Grade A Peridot with Black Magnetite Supat Mine Pakistan Specimen

Grade A Peridot with Black Magnetite – Supat Mine, Mansehra, KPK, Pakistan

This Grade A Peridot with Black Magnetite from the Supat Mine in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan is a genuine natural mineral specimen, selected for its colour contrast, crystal quality, and collector appeal. The listing photographs show the exact specimen you will receive. Please refer to the images for full sizing and scale details.

Each piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine specimen from this renowned locality.

Mineral Species & Crystal Structure

Peridot is the gem-quality variety of the mineral olivine, with the chemical formula (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄. It crystallises in the orthorhombic crystal system and typically forms short prismatic to granular crystals. Olivine has a Mohs hardness of 6.5–7 and a vitreous lustre.

The green colour of peridot is intrinsic to its chemical composition and results from iron within the crystal structure. Unlike many other green minerals, peridot’s colour is not due to trace elements but is a fundamental property of the olivine series.

Magnetite (Fe₃O₄) is an iron oxide mineral that crystallises in the isometric crystal system. It commonly forms octahedral or granular masses and is notable for its metallic to submetallic lustre and natural magnetic properties.

The association of bright green peridot with contrasting black magnetite creates a visually striking mineral combination.

Colour, Clarity & Natural Characteristics

This specimen displays vibrant green peridot crystals set against or intergrown with black magnetite. The peridot may range from translucent to semi-transparent, with natural inclusions or internal growth features visible under magnification.

The black magnetite provides strong contrast in both colour and texture. Its darker, metallic appearance enhances the brightness of the peridot crystals and highlights the natural association formed within the host rock.

Minor contact points, surface irregularities, and inclusions are natural characteristics formed during crystallisation and extraction. The specimen has not been dyed or artificially enhanced.

Geological Origin – Supat Mine, Mansehra, KPK

The Supat Mine in Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, is internationally recognised for producing high-quality peridot specimens. The deposit is associated with ultramafic rocks, particularly peridotite bodies that have been tectonically uplifted.

Peridot from this locality typically forms within mantle-derived rocks brought closer to the surface through geological processes. The presence of magnetite reflects iron-rich conditions within the host rock environment.

The tectonic history of northern Pakistan, shaped by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, has exposed these ultramafic bodies, allowing access to well-formed olivine crystals. Specimens from Supat Mine are highly regarded within the global mineral collecting community for their clarity, colour, and crystal form.

Collecting, Display & Gifting

A Grade A Peridot with Black Magnetite specimen from Supat Mine is an excellent addition to mineral cabinets, geology collections, and educational displays. The contrast between vivid green peridot and dark magnetite provides strong visual impact and geological interest.

In some traditions, peridot is traditionally associated with renewal and clarity; however, it is primarily valued as a naturally formed mantle-derived mineral and a representative example of olivine-bearing ultramafic rock.

This carefully chosen piece makes a distinctive gift for mineral collectors, geology enthusiasts, or anyone interested in minerals from notable Pakistani localities.

Authenticity & Presentation

• Genuine Grade A Peridot (Olivine) with Black Magnetite
• Supat Mine, Mansehra, KPK, Pakistan
• Peridot – Orthorhombic crystal system
• Magnetite – Isometric crystal system
• Natural, untreated mineral specimen
• Exact specimen shown in listing photographs
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card
• Full measurements available in listing images

A carefully selected natural peridot and magnetite specimen from the renowned Supat Mine, showcasing the geological richness and mantle-derived origins of northern Pakistan.