Volcanic eruption brings "gem rain", which costs 3000 a carat. Is it too late to answer it now?

Have you ever experienced what it means to throw money into the sky at random? Do you think daydreaming is the only one who gets cramps after picking up the money? Recently, such a good thing has fallen on the residents of a certain place in Hawaii. What the hell is going on here? !

It turned out that after Kilauea volcano erupted continuously for more than 40 days, many emerald particles appeared on the streets and beaches of the big island of Hawaii.

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These emeralds are called "Kilauea Little Gems" by local people, which is the Dongdong in the picture below.

What is it? I believe that sharp-eyed fans have seen that this is actually olivine. The price of better quality olivine can reach thousands of dollars per carat. No wonder Hawaiian citizens are excited to share photos on social networks! Take this opportunity to tell you about this olivine ~

Five cases of olivine "the most"

1, the most "sensational"

Either olivine does not appear, or it is a blockbuster when it appears, because its formation is closely related to volcanic eruption-most olivine is formed in the depths of the earth and brought to the surface by magma from the upper mantle with volcanic eruption. Who can be more "sensational" than the gem born of a volcano?

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A very small part of olivine came to the earth with meteorites, so when meteorites hit the earth, it also means that olivine came. This meeting ceremony is really great!

However, olivine on meteorites is not exactly the same as that on earth. Olivine in meteorites is a cross-shaped fine needle-like or filamentous inclusion, while olivine on earth is a water lily-like inclusion.

The upper picture shows the interior of olivine in meteorites, and the lower picture shows the interior of olivine on earth.

In addition, there is olivine on Mars. In short, this gem of green peace is always "hot" as soon as it comes out, which is really against the peace.

2. Legends are the most magical.

There are two interesting and magical legends about olivine. Because of these legends, it is called the stone of peace.

This legend is related to "Noah's Ark" in Genesis. It is said that Noah's ark ran aground on a high mountain after drifting for dozens of days in the flood. In order to know whether the flood receded, Noah sent pigeons to inquire. When pigeons come back, they hold an olive branch in their hands to send a signal of peace to everyone, and olivine, which is similar in color and name to the olive branch, has become synonymous with peace.

Another legend comes from an island in the Mediterranean. It is said to be a haunt of pirates. Once, just as two groups of islanders were preparing to have a big fight because of the territorial dispute, they found a lot of yellow-green gems in the process of digging bunkers. Everyone was overjoyed and forgot to fight. Because of the appearance of olivine, the pirates reconciled. Since then, this gem has been called the stone of peace.

3. Nicknames are the most abundant

? Besides being called the stone of peace, olivine has many other names, through which we can learn more about it.

First of all, exotic rocks from heaven

As mentioned earlier, olivine comes not only from volcanic eruption, but also from meteorites falling on the earth. It is also the only gem found in meteorites. These olivines are not only better in quality, but also more mysterious, so they are called strange stones.

Second, the jewel of the sun.

Because olivine has its own bright sky, especially in the dark, it seems to help people dispel the fear of darkness and bring peace, so in the hearts of Egyptians, its status is the same as that of the sun, so it is also called "the jewel of the sun". Not only that, in 3500 AD, the ancient Egyptians mined olivine as a gem to wear on the Red Sea. They highly praised this ancient gem and designated it as the "national stone".

Third, the stone of happiness.

The statement of the stone of happiness is similar to that of the "sun jewel". The green color of olivine is not only deeply loved by people, but also gives people a quiet and comfortable feeling, which makes people gain inner joy and peace, so it is also called "the stone of happiness".

Four. Emerald at dusk

The color of high-quality olivine is very close to that of emerald. Before the Middle Ages, people often confused the two. Later, it was gradually distinguished, and olivine had a name very similar to emerald-"Twilight Emerald".

Verb (abbreviation for verb) tears of the volcano goddess

Olivine mostly exists in volcanic rocks. On the surface, the green dots seem to be the tears of a volcano. Therefore, Hawaiians call it "the tears of the volcano goddess Billy".

4, the color is the most special

? Olivine is mainly yellow-green, which can be roughly divided into strong yellow-green, golden yellow, yellow-green and strong green according to different colors, among which high-quality olivine has transparent glass texture.

Due to the differences in rich colors, people who are not familiar with olivine are often easily confused with other green gems, especially the following:

First of all, olivine vs golden emerald

Olivine and emeralds are the most difficult to distinguish, and it is difficult to distinguish with naked eyes. It is necessary to accurately measure the refractive index with a refractometer to distinguish them. Olivine has a high refractive index, and there are obvious water lily inclusions in olivine.

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Peridot on the left and emerald on the right.

Second, olivine vs green tourmaline

If we want to distinguish fast olivine from green tourmaline, we only need to distinguish multicolor, that is, the color of the gem will change with its own rotation. Green tourmaline is multicolored, but olivine is not.

On the left is olivine and on the right is green tourmaline.

Third, olivine vs green glass.

? Green glass is the easiest to distinguish. It is an isotropic body, without the texture of gems and the ghost phenomenon of olivine.

5, the price is the most close to the people

Olivine is the most mid-range gem, and its price is very close to the people. Usually, it's several hundred yuan per Klajo. Compared with other expensive gems, it can be said that it is the price of cabbage, but its face value is still online! Green olivine looks cool and gives people a sense of tranquility. It is perfect to wear olivine jewelry in hot summer. How to buy olivine? Just follow the following simple principles.

1. The greener the better.

The more positive, greener, brighter and more valuable the color of olivine is, especially the dark green and uniform color is the best.

Second, the heavier the weight, the better.

Olivine is common in 1~3 carats, but high-quality large-particle olivine is rare, and it is even rarer when it is larger than 10 carats. So under the same quality, the bigger the particle, the more valuable it is.

Third, the higher the clarity, the better.

There are inclusions in the crystals of natural gemstones, but too many inclusions will affect their value. Therefore, the less the inclusion, the higher the clarity.

Fourth, the more precise the cut, the better.

This is the same as all precious stones. The more exquisite the cutting process, the more it can fully reflect the natural luster of olivine.

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Although you can't enjoy the taste of getting rich and hand cramps, a volcanic eruption has made more people know about this mysterious and intimate gem. How's it going? Knowing this, are there any fans who grow olivine?