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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Peridots
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Peridots, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about this gemstone and birthstone will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults. It is a wise person who learns about the gem before you buy jewelry.

Interesting Facts about Peridots are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Definition: Peridots (magnesium iron silicate) are pale green variety of chrysolite and used as a gemstone. It is also referred to as "poor man's emerald"

  • Fact 2 - The origin of the name Peridot is derived from the Greek word "faridat " which means "gem"
  • Fact 3 - Peridots are one of the few gemstones that come in only one color - pale green
  • Fact 4 - The Peridot is the birthstone of the month of August which relates to the Zodiac Sign of Leo. Leo dates: July 23 - August 23
  • Fact 5 - The alternative Birthstones for Leo are Onyx, Diamonds, Carnelians, Sardonyx and Rubies
  • Fact 6 - The symbolism associated with Peridots is as follows:

    • Love

    • Truth
    • Faithfulness
    • Loyalty
  • Fact 7 - Peridots are also the Wedding anniversary gemstone and are given as gifts for the 16th year of marriage
  • Fact 8 - Peridots come in a vast range of natural shades including lime, yellowish green, olive green or medium dark green. The depth of green depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure.
  • Fact 9 - The color is mainly determined and caused by the gem's selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light called the body color.
  • Fact 10 - The colors of the Peridot gem consist of three components, the hue, tone and saturation:

    • The Hue which gives the first impression of the color

    • The Tone which relates to the the lightness or darkness of the color of the Peridot ranging from light to medium to dark
    • The saturation which relates to the intensity of the Peridot's color, which is measured from dull to strong to vivid
  • Fact 11 - All gemstones, including Peridots, are graded by color, cut, clarity and carat weight
  • Fact 12 - The tradition of giving gifts of birthstone jewelry containing Peridots dates back many hundreds of years
  • Fact 13 - There are specific birthstones and gemstones, such as Peridots, which are traditionally given according to the month that a person is born
  • Fact 14 - Pure crystals of Peridot are used as gemstones. The crystal structure of Peridots is orthorhombic

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