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Peridot

British pronunciation/pˈɛɹɪdˌɒt/
American pronunciation/ˈpɛɹɪdoʊ/, /ˈpɛɹɪdɔt/
Peridot
[NOUN]
1

a gemstone that typically ranges in color from yellow-green to olive-green and is composed of the mineral olivine

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peridot definition and meaning

What is "peridot"?

Peridot is a green gemstone that belongs to the olivine mineral family. Its green color ranges from a pale green to a rich olive green and it is often referred to as the "evening emerald" due to its beautiful green color that remains vibrant even under artificial light. Peridot is commonly found in volcanic rocks and is mined in various parts of the world, including the United States, Egypt, and Pakistan. It has been used in jewelry for thousands of years and is believed to have healing properties, promoting clarity and well-being.

Examples
1Peridot: Do you have any last words?
2Steven: I love you, Peridot.
3The peridot gem is the only gemstone that's literally not of this world.
4[number] 73 peridot has an open invitation to fuse with Garnet purely for scientific purposes of course number 74
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