Learn about peridot, the modern August birthstone that has something more than meets the eye
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Peridot as August birthstone is one of the only gems that are found in molten rock of Earth’s upper mantle, and not in the crust
The olive-green color and excellent saturation of this August birthstone make it a cut above the rest
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Peridot gets its vibrant color from the presence of the element iron in trace proportions
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The August birthstone is known as the oldest gemstone, believed to have been mined in 1500 BC
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Peridot is mined in Australia, Pakistan, Brazil, Burma, Mexico, Egypt and Kenya
Peridot finds its share of lovers in big movie stars and royalty
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