Peridot Pendant - Sterling Silver - Pear Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper

Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate mineral

The shell of aragonite and conchiolin creates thin layers with lots of color play due to interference of light

Howlite is a calcium borosilicate mineral

This helps nourish and repair the skin

Plate Length: 4

Peridot Pendant - Sterling Silver - Pear Chrysocolla is a hydrated copperPendant Length: 18 mm Setting: Prong Peridot is a variety of olivine. It is a mystery where peridot gets its name. The hue of green depends on the percent and arrangement of its iron contents. Peridot occurs in silica deficient rocks such as volcanic basalt. Peridot is one of just two gemstones that is not formed in the Earth's crust but in the mantle. It is extremely hard to find high grade peridot and much of it is damaged as it moves to Earth's