The large scope of potential global public health threats is recognized in the revised International Health Regulations (IHR [2005])3 with its all-hazards approach to assessing serious public health threats.
How much is it? On average, a high-quality peridot stone can cost anywhere from $50 to $200+ per carat. Larger peridots that are exported from foreign countries can cost as much as $500+ per carat. Generally, stones mined from Burma, Pakistan and Arizona can command the highest prices.
The word peridot can be pronounced as PAIR-uh-doe or PAIR-uh-dot.. While both pronunciations are found in the dictionary, the actual word of origin for peridot is from the French word peritÃ´t, meaning unclear, because of the numerous inclusions and internal fractures often found within peridot gemstone beads.