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=PERIDOTS= media type="file" key="2.wav" width="300" height="50" I chose Peridot because its my birthstone. A Peridot is Olivine turned into a gem. A Peridot is green because of the Olivine. Peridots are 7 out of 10 on the hardness scale. That's the same hardness as Quartz. Peridots are used for earings, brooches and many other things. Also Cleopatra wore Peridots in her jewelry, and Native Americans mine it today. That's why Peridot is a birthstone.

__Comments from Teachers during the research process:__


 * Note from Mr. Kleyn- Great start. Please write the words for "NF."**


 * Note from Mr. VanOrden - Wonderful questions. I found it interesting when learning about peridot, that Cleopatra may have actually worn it in her jewelry and Native Americans mine it today in parts of our country.

 **//Note from Mrs. Smith: You have done a nice job of researching this very interesting gem. You were also very helpful when coaching others when they were looking for research. You are very skilled with using technology.//