Forsterite var. Peridot

Item Description

A pleasing matrix cluster of equant, lustrous, lime-green, peridot crystals to 2.1 cm from Soppat, Pakistan. This is a classic and very uncommon matrix example of what have become some of the finest peridot crystals in the world. No world locality has produced the quality and quantity of euhedral peridot crystals like Soppat. Several of the crystals are gem quality, cutter material, while the rest are gemmy/translucent. The crystals are all pristine on the display view, except for minor periphery wear. These were relatively common for a short while and now are hard to get. Nicely displayable from several angles. An excellent matrix peridot specimen and valued at $400-600.