San Carlos peridotite with chrome diopside and spinel in volcanic basalt Lodolite Some of the nodules are

Some of the nodules are hollow and crystal-lined inside similar to a geode

Point length: 3"

This specimen has been inexpertly repaired from at least five pieces

and are less likely to be eaten by their tank-mates due to their especially hard exoskeleton

Gold Flake Sabah does not disappoint

San Carlos peridotite with chrome diopside and spinel in volcanic basalt Lodolite Some of the nodules areLocale: San Carlos Apache Reservation, Arizona Approx dimensions: 3 x 2 x 1" Approx weight: 212g While this material is commonly called peridot in (or on) basalt, it is actually more complex. It would be more accurately called a peridotite xenolith in basalt. Peridot is the gem quality version of the mineral olivine, which is common in our Earths upper mantleand even in space. In comparison, peridotite is a combination of several types of minerals