Peridot Gemstones

Peridot Crystal Meaning, a fine stone (sometimes called semi-precious) from the isomorphic series of olivine, is known and appreciated for its very bright green color. Peridot is an ancient, widely known gemstone with jewelry pieces dating back to the Pharaohs in Egypt. Peridot is a semi-precious gemstone of the olivine mineral family. The name "Peridot" originated from the Arabic word faridat, meaning "gem," or "pæderot" in Latin, expecting "a kind of opal". Depending on the quantity of iron, the peridot color varies from yellow to olive- to brownish-green. It is the traditional birthstone for August-born. Peridot is also called "Evening Emerald" because of its shimmering color even under artificial lighting; It is both a day stone and a night stone.

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Healing Properties of Peridot:

• Peridot neutralizes toxins on all levels because of its cleansing attribute.
• It exposes our hearts to joy and new relationships by reducing irritation, jealousy, and bitterness.
• It opens and sharpens the mind to new levels of awareness by enhancing confidence, and motivation to change.
• It makes you more responsible and enables you to take accountability for your own life.
• Peridot strengthens the human immune system, and metabolism, and benefits the skin.
• It aids disorders of the heart, lungs, gallbladder, spleen, and intestinal tract.
• Astrologists recommend peridot for promoting intelligence, communication skills, and good health.