
When and how was Peridot discovered?
Considered one of the world’s oldest gems, peridot was discovered as early as 1500 B.C. Records indicate that the first stones were found on Topazo Island in the Egyptian Red Sea.
The name peridot is said to have come from either the French word peritot meaning “unclear” or the Arabic word faridat meaning “gem”.

What is the colour of Peridot?
Peridot t is a beautiful transparent, green coloured stone.
What is the hardness of Peridot?
Peridot measures 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Although it is quite a hard stone, it is not the best stone for rings or certain types of ornamental jewellery as it is extremely susceptible to chemical weathering and can change colours or lose its colour quite rapidly. In fact, one of the reasons that Peridot is very difficult to find around the world, is that once it surfaces or comes close to the surface, it often weathers away in very quickly.