Forsterite
specimen number:
1604073
location:
St Johns Island, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
description:
This locality is known as the oldest known source for peridot, dating back to 1500 BC. Examples from here are rarely seen available on today's market. This is a fine loose gemmy terminated crystal without matrix. In great condition all around.
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