Sinhalite

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Description

A transparent gem-quality stone. Sinhalite was traded as Peridot from Sri Lanka until 1952 when it was recognized as a unique composition by mineralogists at the British Museum.

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • R.F.Symmes, T.T.Harding, Paul Taylor, Rocks, Fossils and Gems, DK Publishing, Inc., New York City, 1997

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