Peridot Stone

Peridot Meaning

Peridot, a volcanic gemstone is a yellow-green variety of olivine. It is composed of silica, magnesia and iron. It is the traditional birthstone of August. The gemstone is formed of olivine, a silicate found in igneous rocks and a major constituent of the Earth's upper mantle.

The word "peridot" is derived from French word "peritot" meaning unclear. It also believed to take its name from the Arabic word "faridat" meaning gem. Small crystallites of peridot are often found in the basalt rocks created by volcanoes and have been found in iron-nickel meteorites called pallasites. It is found in the USA, Myanmar, Egypt, China, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Peridot stone is the birthstone of Leo (July. 23 - Aug. 22). It is given as gift on 16th wedding anniversary.

Faceted peridot is highly prized gemstone and is also used as birthstone and in making jewelry. It is used both as a faceted and tumbled gem. The faceted stones are used in rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and as accent stones. The tumbled gems are embedded in baroque jewelry, drilled and strung as beads, used in mosaics and in producing gem trees.

Peridots are quiet similar to emerald in color. But these are easy to differentiate as emerald has vast range of green colors with blue tinge whereas peridot is pale green in color and always has a yellow tinge.

Peridot Stone History

Peridot has a very long history and occurrence is dated back to 1500 BC by Ancient papyri. Topazo Island (now Zabargad or St. John's Island) in the Egyptian Red Sea was the chief source of Peridot during ancient times. Because of this peridot stone is the national stone of Egypt and it was known as 'the gem stone of Sun'.

In old times peridot was known as chrysolite. The name was given at time when we have less ability to differentiate stones. Some colors of topaz are also known chrysolite. After finding the properties of each stone different names were given to them.

It is believed by the experts that second gemstone in Aaron's breastplate was a peridot.

Occurence and Structure

Peridot is found close to volcano active area and sometimes it also falls from the sky in the form of meteors. One from the volcanic area is rich in fire and earth element and the other one that falls from sky has the elements of fire and sky. Mexico is a place where Peridot occurs in abundance. Australia, Brazil, China, Eygpt, Burma, Pakistan, Norway, and USA has the deposits of Peridot stone. Mogok district of Myanmar has large crystals of peridot.

Peridot stone bead is formed by two minerals. These are forsterite and fayalite, Peridot is also called an "Evening Emerald" as the stone glows brilliantly under artificial light. Peridot Color The is one of the stones that have just single color. Peridot stone is of sparkling pale green color that also occurs in yellowish green, lime green, medium dark green hues and olive green color. The intensity of green color is defined by the amount of iron in the stone. The most valuable color of peridot is dark olive green.

Peridot Properties and Mystical Powers

Peridot Properties

• Peridot stone is a very powerful cleanser.
• It reduces jealousy, spite, hatred, bitterness and resentment.
• Peridot stone enhances confidence and gives motivation.
• With peridot you get a new level of awareness.
• You are more open to take the responsibilities of life.
• It is very beneficial to skin and immune system.
• Wearing peridot necklace will keep you away from negative energies.

Peridot Mystical Powers

• There are many legends stating the mystical powers of peridot. These say that if the peridot stone is set in gold then it gets extraordinary talisman. With this it acquires the power to disperse terrors related to night fear as well as bad dreams.
• It slow downs the aging process.
• Peridot is also considered to assist birth and thus when it is placed on the abdomen it activates the contractions. So do not use it till you are pregnant and use it on the commencement of labor.
• If you have disturbed menstrual cycle, life cycle, emotional and intellectual cycle then wear peridot.

Peridot Stone Jewelry

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