Gemstone comparison
Peridot vs Tsavorite
Two stones buyers often weigh against each other. Here is how Peridot and Tsavorite compare on durability, colour, origin and value — and how to choose.
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Our verdict
Peridot vs Tsavorite
Durability
Tsavorite is the harder stone (7 – 7.5 vs 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale), so it resists scratches better in rings and daily wear. Peridot still suits jewellery when set protectively.
Value
Tsavorite generally commands the higher price per carat. Peridot offers comparable presence at a more accessible level, which is why many buyers consider it the smart alternative.
Colour
Peridot: Yellowish green to olive green, coloured by iron. Tsavorite: Vivid green, coloured by vanadium and chromium.
Which to choose
Choose Peridot if Olivine (forsterite) pedigree and provenance from Pakistan · Myanmar · Arizona · Egypt (Zabargad) matter most to you. Choose Tsavorite for Garnet group character and material sourced from Kenya · Tanzania. SOMSTONE documents origin and treatment for both.
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