Peridot is found in various locations around the world, including the United States (Arizona and Hawaii), Myanmar, Pakistan, China, Vietnam, and Egypt. However, one of the most well-known sources of peridot is the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona, where peridot has been mined for over a century.
Peridot is typically mined using traditional mining methods, such as open-pit mining and underground mining. Miners extract peridot-bearing rock from the earth and then process it to separate the gem-quality peridot from the surrounding material. The rough peridot crystals are then cut and polished to reveal their natural beauty.
Fuli Gemstones is a major player in the peridot mining industry, operating the Yiqisong Nanshan mine in the Changbai Mountains of China, which they claim is the world’s largest peridot deposit.
The Peridot Stone Company is an exclusive miner and producer of Peridot stone from Makkah Al Mukarramah Region in Saudi Arabia. Peridot from the Makkah Al Mukarramah Region known for its vivid green hues and exceptional purity.
