Exploring the Island of Zabargad and Peridot

The video explores the fascinating geology of Zabargad Island in the Red Sea, known for its abundance of peridot, a gemstone-quality olivine. The island's formation during the Tertiary period and its historical significance as a source of peridot are discussed. The video also highlights the global occurrence of peridotite and introduces Peridot Mesa in Arizona, where ethically mined peridot samples are sourced. The video concludes with an invitation to subscribe to the Rocks Box for a piece of geological history.

What is the main treasure found on the island of Zabargad?

• Silver

• Peridot

• Diamonds

• Gold

How is the island of Zabargad primarily composed?

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Peridotite

• Granite

During which geological period did Zabargad form?

• Jurassic

• Tertiary

• Permian

• Cretaceous

What is the largest peridot ever found from Zabargad?

• 200 carats

• 400 carats

• 311 carats

• 150 carats

What is peridotite primarily composed of?

• Mica

• Feldspar

• Olivine

• Quartz

Why can't peridotite exist deeper than the Earth's upper mantle?

• It evaporates

• It becomes denser

• It transforms into a different mineral

• It melts

Where is Peridot Mesa located?

• New Mexico

• Nevada

• Arizona

• California

Who mines the peridot samples from Peridot Mesa?

• Private companies

• Government officials

• Tribal members

• Local miners

What is the ethical significance of the peridot samples from Peridot Mesa?

• They are mined by robots

• They are mined by tribal members

• They are imported from Africa

• They are synthetically produced

What is the connection between Peridot Mesa and Zabargad?

• Both are in Africa

• Both are volcanic islands

• Both are sources of peridot

• Both are in the Red Sea