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Peridot Crystal (gem variety of the mineral Forsterite) from Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:	No. 72611
Mineral:	Peridot Crystal (gem variety of the mineral Forsterite)
Locality:	Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North-West Frontier Province), Pakistan
Description:	Cuttable gem-grade transparent green peridot crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species forsterite, with naturally rounded outer surfaces and remnants of white clay in crevices. Complete crystals of peridot are rare and difficult to obtain. Collected ca. 1995. Weight: 26.4 grams
Overall Size:	27x25x18 mm
Crystals:	27 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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