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.
Due to its green color, the green peridot gemstone is often referred to as the poor man's emerald. For three millennia, a small desolate and forbidden island in the Red sea has been exploited for these gemstone. From ancient times people confused this gem with other gemstones. It was one of many mistaken for topaz.