{"product_id":"382g-peridot-magnetite-matrix-sapat-kohistan","title":"382g Peridot on a Large Magnetite Matrix Specimen — Sapat, Kohistan, Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is green olivine (peridot) crystals embedded within a dense, dark magnetite-rich ultramafic matrix. The specimen was collected from Sapat, Kohistan — a locality in northern Pakistan recognized among geologists for its mafic and ultramafic rock sequences, including dunite and harzburgite, which represent material derived from deep within the Earth's mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peridot (Olivine), Magnetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Mineral Specimen — On Matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 382 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 65 × 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapat, Kohistan, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncommon to Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatments:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Natural — Earthly Mined, No Treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Peridot Specimen with Magnetite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has been photographed with macro to show \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e multiple angles under controlled lighting. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe peridot crystal — vivid apple-green in color — sits prominently on the upper face of the matrix, with visible translucency under direct light. The surrounding magnetite host is dark grey to near-black, with a rough, layered surface texture showing areas of serpentinization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeological Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapat, Kohistan is part of the Kohistan Island Arc — a geological terrane accreted onto the Asian plate, known for exposing deep crustal and upper mantle rocks at the surface. Peridot found here occurs in its primary geological setting: directly within the ultramafic host rock rather than as a loose or secondary deposit. The magnetite in this specimen is interpreted as a product of serpentinization, where hydrothermal fluids altered the original olivine-rich rock. This association — peridot preserved within its original mantle-derived host — is less common than matrix-free peridot specimens and is of interest to collectors focused on geological context and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between peridot on matrix and loose peridot crystals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Peridot on matrix means the olivine crystal remains attached to its original host rock, preserving the natural geological relationship. Loose crystals have been separated from the matrix, which is more common but removes the provenance context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is Sapat, Kohistan peridot different from other peridot origins like Arizona or Myanmar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes — Sapat peridot forms within ultramafic mantle-derived rocks (dunite\/harzburgite), giving it a distinct geological setting. Arizona peridot is often found in basalt, while Myanmar peridot occurs in marble; each origin produces different crystal habits and matrix associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can a peridot mineral specimen be used for lapidary or cutting purposes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This specimen is classified as a fine mineral specimen for display and collection, not for cutting. The peridot crystal is embedded in matrix and is not presented as faceting-grade rough material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53242774126881,"sku":"PERID-382","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/peridot-magnetic-matrix-Pakistan.webp?v=1786453522","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/382g-peridot-magnetite-matrix-sapat-kohistan","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}