This peridot, cut from a pallasite meteorite found in Indonesia, features some needle-like inclusions — crystals trapped within the gem — that have an iridescent flash. Portuguese oval-cut, 0.29 cts, 4.7 x 3.6 mm. © The Gem Trader. Used with permission.
Green Peridot, 0.29 ct Faceted Portuguese Cut from Indonesia
This peridot, cut from a pallasite meteorite found in Indonesia, features some needle-like inclusions — crystals trapped within the gem — that have an iridescent flash. Portuguese oval-cut, 0.29 cts, 4.7 x 3.6 mm. © The Gem Trader. Used with permission.
Article: Alternative Birthstones
Credit: The Gem Trader
| Gemstone | Peridot |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Carat Weight | 0.29 |
| Height | 4.7 |
| Width | 3.6 |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Green |
| Transparency | Transparent |