Peridot from space

Today, peridot can be found in a variety of other locations, including the United States and Pakistan, where many of the best specimens have been identified. Just a half-century ago, a massive meteorite was discovered in Argentina, containing a large amount of the sought-after peridot crystals.

The majority of it was purchased by an American collector and divided for sale. Special laser beams and spectrometry were used to detect elements such as lithium, vanadium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, and zinc. Which helps both researchers and buyers to understand more about the gems' origin.

According to a new study, pallasites were formed by a collision between an asteroid and a body the size of a planet that was just one-third the size of the Earth.

With over ten years of marketing experience, I finally decided to settle down in Bangkok to work in an area that I have always been interested in: the gemstones industry. I'm still learning how the market works on a daily basis, and I enjoy sharing my experience with those who are interested in learning more about gems in general.