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Forsterite var. Peridot from St. John's Island, Red Sea, Egypt

 
Forsterite var. Peridot from St. John's Island, Red Sea, Egypt

Forsterite var. Peridot from St. John's Island, Red Sea, Egypt

DESCRIPTION:No. 76719
Mineral:Forsterite var. Peridot
Locality:St. John's Island, Red Sea, Egypt
Description:Transparent green peridot crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species forsterite, from the ancient locality dating to 1300 BC. The peridot crystal has striated prism faces with complex termination faces and is nearly flawless internally. Collected ca. 1940
Overall Size:9x9x2 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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