Peridot market statistics

Peridot

  • Color: yellowish green, brownish green
  • Hardness: 6.5 - 7
  • Refractive index: 1.64 - 1.69
  • Density: 3.20 - 3.50
  • Chemical composition: (Mg, Fe)[SiO4]
  • Crystal structure: orthorhombic
  • Lustre: vitreous, greasy 
  • Origins: China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, East Africa, South Africa, Brazil, Norway, Egypt.

Prices for peridots (olivine) are highly dependent on the stone's clarity. The best stones have a vivid yellowish-green color.

 

Peridot 1.73 cts. Peridot 3.64 cts.
Peridot 1.73 cts.
Published under permission: Miguel Angel Lopez
Peridot 3.64 cts.
Published under permission: Miguel Angel Lopez

The figures are based on Gemval's aggregated valuation statistics for the retail market. Irrelevant, controversial or repeat data are excluded from our analysis wherever possible. The figures are updated monthly.

Weight distribution for Peridot

Occurrence is represented in % for different weight categories.

Price distribution for Peridot

Occurrence is represented in % for different value intervals.

Clarity distribution for Peridot

Occurrence is represented in % for different clarity grades.


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