Forsterite (var. peridot)

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Object Details

Site Name

Arizona

Taxon

Forsterite (var. peridot) - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified

8 Sep 2025

Site Number

5551752

Specimen Count

Other Numbers

Formerly : 85943

IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002IN9

USNM Number

NMNH G1181-00

Color

Medium Yellow Green

Cut

Round Brilliant

Weight

3.9 ct

Place

Arizona, United States, North America

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Mineral Sciences

Gems

Data Source

NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/364504493-bc75-4d74-88fd-470069868e90

Record ID

nmnhmineralsciences_1000253