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.
The signature lime-green peridot is a characteristic of the mineral itself, rather than that of a foreign element. Peridot is one of the sole gemstones that can be found in only one color. It has a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale.