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

DESCRIPTION:	No. 72239
Mineral:	Forsterite var. Peridot (gem-grade crystals)
Locality:	Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan
Description:	Gem-grade (cuttable) transparent green peridot crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species forsterite, with rounded outer surfaces and remnants of white clay in crevices. Complete crystals of peridot are rare and now difficult to obtain. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection; ex. F. Lietard. Weight: 43.1 grams
Overall Size:	37x31x25 mm
Crystals:	5-25 mm
Archived:	For reference only
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