| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Arizona > Forsterite var. Peridot |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 59441 |
| Mineral: | Forsterite var. Peridot |
| Locality: | Peridot Mesa, San Carlos Indian Reservation, Gila County, Arizona |
| Description: | Crystallized mass of transparent green peridot, the green gem variety of the mineral species forsterite, on black spinel-chromite matrix. The peridot at this locality occurs in these highly fractured masses that are mined for the occasional gem nodule. Ex. Paul Edwards collection #880 |
| Overall Size: | 7.5x4.5x4 cm |
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| Archived: | For reference only |
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