Peridot is often called the “stardust gem” because it is found at meteorite crash sites. Augusts birthstone, it’s the gem for the Leo Star sign. Famous for its double refraction, it sparkles more than most gems and so in ancient history is associated with light. The ancient Egyptians called peridot “the sun gem”. In 2006, NASA’s explorer spacecraft, Stardust, returned to earth with mineral samples gathered from near the sun. Among other things, they found gem-quality peridot, thought to be as old as our solar system. If you peer closely at the gem, you’ll see a clear double image of its pavilion facets.
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