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.
Although the olivine mineral is abundant, Peridot is rare. The gem is also mined in Egypt, Arkansas and Arizona on the San Carlos reservations. Other sources of the stone are Nevada, Hawaii, Nex Mexico, Australia, Kenya, China, Brazil, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania and Sri Lanka.