Definitions for Peridot
ˈpɛr ɪˌdoʊ, -ˌdɒtperi·dot

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1. peridotnoun

   a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone

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1. peridotnoun

   A transparent olive-green form of olivine, used as a gem.

2. Etymology: From peridou, peridout, perido, peridon, of uncertain origin; later reborrowed from modern péridot.

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1. Peridot

   Peridot ( PERR-ih-dot, -⁠doh), sometimes called chrysolite, is a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color. Peridot can be found in mafic and ultramafic rocks occurring in lava and peridotite xenoliths of the mantle. The gem occurs in silica-deficient rocks such as volcanic basalt and pallasitic meteorites. Peridot is one of only two gems observed to be formed not in the Earth’s crust, but in the molten rock of the upper mantle. Gem-quality peridot is rare on Earth's surface due to its susceptibility to weathering during its movement from deep within the mantle to the surface. Peridot has the formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. Peridot is one of the birthstones for the month of August.

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1. peridot

   Peridot is a gem-quality transparent variety of olivine, a mineral composed of magnesium-iron silicates. It is known for its striking green color, which can range from light yellow-green to dark olive, often due to the presence of iron within the crystals. Peridot is also recognized as the birthstone for August.

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1. Peridotnoun

   chrysolite

2. Etymology: [F. pridot.]

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1. Peridot

   Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. As peridot is the magnesium-rich variety the formula approaches Mg2SiO4.

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1. peridot

   The peridot symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the peridot symbol and its characteristic.

Matched Categories

1. • Chrysolite
   • Transparent Gem

Anagrams for Peridot »

1. proetid

2. proteid

3. protide

4. diopter

5. dioptre

6. pteroid

How to pronounce Peridot?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Peridot in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Peridot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Peridot
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peridot
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peridot
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Peridot
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Peridot