Name PERIDOT
Variety PERIDOT
Origin Zabargad Island (Red Sea) Egypt
Hardness 6,5
Composition Mg2SiO4-Fe2SiO4
Crystaline sys. RHOMBIC
Size   15x12x3 mm
Weight 3 gr




Description:
Zabargad Island was known as St. John in the Middle Ages and Topazos in antiquity. It is one of the mineral world's mythical deposits. Many stories are told about it, such as that it is full of snakes where nothing can survive in this deserted, rocky small island located opposite the ancient city of Berenice.


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PERIDOT



VARIETY PERIDOT