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Forsterite var. Peridot from Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan

 
Forsterite var. Peridot from Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 40663
Mineral:Forsterite var. Peridot
Locality:Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan
Description:Transparent green peridot crystal (the gem grade variety of the mineral Forsterite) with well defined crystal shape and water-worn edges. This crystal is nearly flawless and could produce two 10 mm gemstones.
Overall Size:16x13x11 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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