peridot
from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Chrysolite \Chrys"o*lite\, n. [L. chrysolithos, Gr. ?; chryso`s
gold + ? stone: cf. F. chrysolithe.] (Min.)
A mineral, composed of silica, magnesia, and iron, of a
yellow to green color. It is common in certain volcanic
rocks; -- called also {olivine} and {peridot}. Sometimes used
as a gem. The name was also early used for yellow varieties
of tourmaline and topaz.
[1913 Webster]
from
U.S. Gazetteer (1990)
Peridot, AZ (CDP, FIPS 54190)
Location: 33.30266 N, 110.45431 W
Population (1990): 957 (282 housing units)
Area: 13.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 85542
from
U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000)
Peridot, AZ -- U.S. Census Designated Place in Arizona
Population (2000): 1266
Housing Units (2000): 346
Land area (2000): 5.219606 sq. miles (13.518718 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 5.219606 sq. miles (13.518718 sq. km)
FIPS code: 54190
Located within: Arizona (AZ), FIPS 04
Location: 33.303884 N, 110.455046 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 85542
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Headwords:
Peridot, AZ
Peridot
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