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 famous green beaches on the Island of Oahu are a result of the mineral peridot. Small particles comprise the beach sands, but large peridot specimens are rare. Peridot can be cut into beautiful green gemstones, but pieces large enough for this are almost never found in Hawaii. Most of the peridot that you find for sale at rock shops and in jewelry shops in Hawaii are imported from Arizona.