Forsterite

  
 
  
Peridot
  
Peridot with ludwigite inclusions
Origin: Soppat, Kohistan, near Dassu, NWFP, Pakistan
Sample size: 3.2 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm (top), 4.2 x 2.6 x 1.1 cm (2nd row), 5.2 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm (bottom)
 
  
Peridot
Origin: Sapat, near Dassu NWFP, Pakistan
Sample size: 4.1 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm
 
  
Peridot with ludwigite inclusions
  
  
 
  
Origin: Soppat, Pakistan
Sample size: 2.8 x 2 x 1.1 cm (top/2nd row), 6.1 x 3.7 x 3.5 cm (3rd/4th row), 2 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm (bottom)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

Green terminated crystal of peridot
Origin: Sapat, Kohistan, Pakistan
Sample size: Sapat, Kohistan, Pakistan
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

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