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.
1 Peridot, along with alexandrite and sardonyx, is the birthstone of August. 2  It is the planetary stone of Saturn. 3  Peridot is one of the few known gemstones that can be found only in one color, although the shades of green may vary from light yellowish to dark brownish-green.