Forsterite

 
  
Peridot
Origin: Soppat (Sapat), Kohistan, Pakistan
Sample size: 2.8 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm (top), 5.2 x 3.9 x 2.6 cm (2nd/bottom row)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  
  
Origin: Pakistan
Ex. Alessandro Genazzani collection
Sample size: 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm
 
  
Peridot
Origin: Suppat, Naran-Kagan Valley, Kohistan District, Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan
Ex. Rick Green collection
Sample size: 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

Trinityminerals.com

 

  
Peridot
Origin: Nara Kagan Valley, Pakistan
Ex. Ernie Schlichter collection
Sample size: 3.2 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

Origin: Swat, NW Pakistan
Sample size: 0.4 x 1 cm and 0.7 x 1.2 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

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