Mineral - Peridot

Name Peridot
Class Nesosilicates
Category Mineral
Crystal system Orthorhombic
Chemical composition Magnesium and iron silicate (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Hardness (Mohs scale) 6.5 to 7
Transparency Transparent to translucent
Geographical origin United States (Arizona), China, Pakistan, Myanmar, Egypt, Norway