What is peridot

Clear and stunning peridot is the best known gemstone variety of olivine, a species name for a series of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. The following introduction will show you what is peridot.
Peridot in general is a very abundant mineral, but gemstone quality peridot is rather rare. It is named as "evening emerald", because of the unchanging color, even when the light fades.Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only an olive green. But the iron containing in the crystal structure determines the intensity and tint of the green. Due to the iron, the color of individual peridot can vary from yellow-green through olive green to brownish green. The most valuable is considered a dark-olive green color.
This bright yellow-green to green gemstone has caught the fancy of humans for thousands of years. Its popularity can be explained by its special meaning as the August  birthstone . It is supposed to bring success, peace, and good luck. Not only popular in jewelry, but peridots were used as adornments and accessories for the church.
For many years the United States was the largest producer of peridot. The United States is getting major Competition from China and Pakistan for the title of world's largest producer. However, the earliest recorded production of peridot was in about 70 A.D.in the place near off the coast of Egypt.
If you enjoy wearing jewelry, you can try to wear peridot jewelry, making yourself unique and beautiful.