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peridot
[ per-i-doh, -dot ]
noun
- a green transparent variety of olivine, used as a gem.
peridot
/ ˈɛɪˌɒ /
noun
- a pale green transparent variety of the olivine chrysolite, used as a gemstone
Other yvlog Forms
- ··dz· [per-i-, dot, -ik, -, doh, -tik], adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of peridot1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of peridot1
Example Sentences
The crown glitters with stones including tourmalines, white and yellow topazes, rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, peridot, zircons, spinel and aquamarines.
When you first start up the game, you’re presented with a baby creature — each peridot is unique — and tasked with giving it a name.
Less than a year later, in February 2020, Mr. Parker offered her another gold band, an engagement ring topped with an antique jubilee cut diamond and peridot gemstones, at his home in Los Angeles.
The new offerings come in semiprecious stones such as aquamarine, pink tourmaline, citrine, amethyst and peridot as well as precious gems such as rubies and sapphires.
Slice off the tough top leaves, cutting just at the point where dark emerald turns to pale peridot.
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What does peridot mean?
Peridot (pronounced PAIR-i-doh or PAIR-i-dot) is a transparent gemstone that ranges in color from light green to bright green to dark green.
Peridot is a variety of the mineral olivine and is sometimes called precious olivine. It’s considered a semiprecious gem, which is a label applied to a class of gems that have a commercial value that’s less than that of stones labeled precious, such as diamonds.
Peridot is one of the birthstones for the month of August. It is associated with the zodiac signs Leo and Virgo.
Example: Since I was born in August, I sometimes get peridot jewelry as a birthday gift.
Where does peridot come from?
The first records of the word peridot come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin ædz-. It may also come from the Arabic faridat, which means “gem.”
Peridot is a variety of olivine, a magnesium-rich, rock-forming mineral that occurs in Earth’s upper mantel and in metamorphic rock. Olivine is named for its green coloring (like an olive), which can naturally vary from a yellow-tinted green to deep green. Peridot was prized by the ancient Egyptians.
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What are some other forms related to peridot?
- peridotic (adjective)
What are some synonyms for peridot?
- precious olivine
What are some words that often get used in discussing peridot?
How is peridot used in real life?
Peridot is perhaps best known as one of the birthstones for the month of August.
constantly evolving! check out this moldavite and peridot pendant i made for the Kensington Art Fair! It will be available online the week after the fair ends! but customs are always available 🍀🍀
— trin 🤎 / HUGE update coming August 10th at 12pm! (@trinswirellc)
To celebrate over a week of healthy eating, I treated myself… to genuine peridot earrings & a necklace, a new book, refrigerator magnet poetry & some bath bombs 💣 💣💣
— classic criss cross (@raineyhdaze)
What do you think of these beautiful Peridot Earrings?
These light green Peridot gemstones surrounded by diamonds are show stoppers!
Peridot is the August Birthstone symbolizing strength!
If you need something special to wear or need Christmas gift ideas,— Murray Jewelry (@MurrayJewelry)
Try using peridot!
True or False?
Peridot is a variety of the mineral quartz.
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