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Olivine (Peridot) · KPK, Pakistan

Kohistan Peridot

Kohistan

Born in the Earth's mantle — carried to the surface by volcanic activity. Vivid lime green. August birthstone.

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Species
Olivine (Peridot)
Origin
Kohistan
GPS Coordinates
35.0000°N, 73.0000°E
Hardness
6.5–7 Mohs
Available Size
0.5ct – 10ct+
Treatment
No treatment detected. Natural colour.
Vedic Significance
Jupiter (Brihaspati) — wisdom, growth, expansion
Islamic Tradition
Green — colour of paradise
Price Range
From £35
The Stone

About Kohistan Peridot

Peridot is one of only two gemstones formed not in the Earth's crust but in the mantle. Kohistan peridot is carried to the surface by volcanic activity. The vivid lime green is produced by iron within the olivine crystal structure.

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35.0000°N, 73.0000°E
GPS-Verified Mine Origin · Elevation: 800–2,000m
Uniqueness

What Makes This Stone Extraordinary

The most extraordinary origin story of any VERDAAN stone. To hold a Kohistan peridot is to hold a piece of the Earth's mantle — formed 50 million years ago at depths of 30–55km.

"Born in the Earth's mantle — carried to the surface by volcanic activity. Vivid lime green. August birthstone."

Tradition

Vedic & Islamic Significance

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Vedic / Jyotish
Jupiter (Brihaspati) — wisdom, growth, expansion

In Vedic astrology, each gemstone corresponds to a planetary energy. Kohistan Peridot is prescribed for specific ascendants and planetary periods. VERDAAN provides treatment certificates explicitly stating no-heat status — essential for astrological efficacy.

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Islamic Tradition
Green — colour of paradise

Natural gemstones hold significance across 1,400 years of Islamic civilisation. VERDAAN certifies authenticity — so the stone you use for Sunnah practice or as a meaningful gift is genuinely what it claims to be.

Investment Case

The Investment Argument

Accessible pricing makes peridot the ideal entry point for new collectors. Kohistan peridot's unusually vivid colour gives it a quality premium over other world sources.

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VGD Investment Grade Certificate
Included with every qualifying stone
No-heat / no-treatment confirmed
GPS-verified mine coordinates
Treatment status in plain language
80% buy-back guarantee in writing
Full chain of custody documented
VERDAAN Certificate of Authenticity
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