Pancreatitis caused by gallstones. Pancreatitis caused by gallstones Gallstones are a common cause of pancreatitis. Gallstones, produced in the gallbladder, can block the bile duct, stopping pancreatic enzymes from traveling to the small intestine and forcing them back into the pancreas.
310-Carat Peridot - The largest peridot in the world is housed at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC.
Peridot is the birthstone for August, and the 16th wedding anniversary gemstone. The Egyptians called it the gem of the sun, as far back as 1500 BC.The Hawaiians believed they were the tears of the Goddess PelÃ¨. The Romans believed that it drove away evil spirits, and made dreams come true. We call it peridot.