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		Peridot
		Although its name is simply a French word derived from the Arabic for green, peridot has always been surrounded by complex superstitions. It was believed to dissolve enchantments, to protect its wearer from evil, and to glow in the dark. Its color ranges from a springtime yellow-green to a warm olive green. Peridot is also distinguished by its soft, velvety appearance. Mined on the Egyptian island of Zebirget since ancient times, peridot also comes from Burma, although most is found in Arizona and the southwestern United States. It has no known enhancements.