橄榄石peridot介绍.ppt

What is Peridot ?
Peridot
Peridot is the best known gem variety of olivine ,a species name for a series for magnesium ---iron rich silicate mineral .
Story of peridot
The local residenters of Hawaii regarded peridot as Goddess Pele’s tears
We can find some records about peridot from Bible
It is said that the story happened in a foggy island of Mediterranean Sea. Many anizations of pirates lived there. Apparently ,they often fought against each other. Once ,after a big crash ,when pirates dug hole to bury dead ,they found many beautiful and valuable gems,which made them so happy that they finally decided to e pacification. And the leader of pirates named the gems ‘peridot ’,which represented harmony . This is also a kind of origins of ‘peridot ’.
The producing area of peridot
The United States was known for many years the largest producer of peridot .
Recently ,The United States is getting petition from China and Brazil for the title of world’s largest producer .
This is Chinese biggest peridot we have found in Hebei province .
Ornaments made from peridot
Which facts influence the value of peridot ?

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Color of peridot
Different peridot has different color .
Some of them are light kelly , some of them are olive green.
Some of them are brilliant , some of them are in sap green .
The effects of peridot
Some traditional opinions
Wearing peridot will bring fortune to its owner .
Peridot is a kind of talisman.
Peridot represents wealth ,wearing it can attract treasure and energy .
Peridot also represents harmony and blessedness in family .