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Peridot
Usually a light transparent green to yellow-green, but never the deep green of an emerald. In Roman times, it was known as "Evening Emerald" as Peridot has the property of keeping its green color even in weak light. Sometimes called "Chrysolite". Description: [Mg,Fe] 2SiO4 Magnesium iron silicate6.5 - 7.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale.
- Peridot is created under great temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth and sometimes extruded in basaltic lavas, such as the lavas in Hawaii. Can be found in meteorites. To the Hawaiians, known as "Pele's Tears". found in Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Burma, Pakistan, Norway, and USA (Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, and New Mexico).
Much comes from Arizona. Has been mined from St John's Island in the Red Sea for over 3500 years. In 1994, an exciting new deposit of peridot was discovered in Pakistan, and these stones are among the finest ever seen.
- From the stone history: has been adored since ancient times and has been valued for centuries. People in the middle Ages wore to gain foresight and divine inspiration. Legend has it that pirates favored it to protect them against evil. Greatly prized by Egyptian Kings. Some of Cleopatra's emeralds were in fact peridots.
Mystical Properties:
- Completely aligns all the subtle bodies. This helps one receive information from the higher self more easily. Good stone for channeling. Visionary stone - it helps connect us to our destinies and to an understanding of the purpose of existence. Keeps the mind free from envious thoughts and jealousies. Aids in manifesting physical work into material abundance. Works with the heart and solar plexus chakras. Most often said to help "speech", increase its eloquence, remove impediments.
- Thought to protect against enchantment and wizardry.
- Sometimes mentioned as helping to find "lost" or "misplaced" things.
Considered a lucky Gem for Egyptians and inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands and their descendants.
- The seventh Apocalyptic gem, Peridot is said to have the power to give "preaching" accompanied by miracles.
- Dreaming of Peridot is said to be a warning to use caution.
Eastern Astrology considers it a secondary gem of Mercury, ruling Gemini and Virgo. Western Astrology associates it with the sign of Libra. Jewelers assign Peridot to the Month of August.
- Natural Healers use Peridot to provide a protective shield around the entire body and provide healing to the Heart and lungs. Used to help dreams become a reality. Green hue also suggests a connection in wealth-attracting.
- Calms a raging anger. Also useful to dispel negative emotions, and it is believed to promote sleep when worn to bed.
- A stone of compassion. Has a friendly energy, excellent for healing. Assists in rebirth and renewal of all kinds. Brings abundance and prosperity, enhances the healing and harmony of relationships of all kinds, but particularly marriage. Can lessen stress in relationships, anger and jealousy, slow aging, and heal ulcers and digestive problems.
- Aligns subtle bodies. Increase intuitive awareness. Reduces stress. Stimulates mind. Accelerates personal growth. Opens new doors or opportunity.
- Clear seeing, problem solving, healer of the spirit and physical body. Provides protection from nervousness; fearlessness and strong will. Cleanses bruised egos and hurt feelings.
Healing Properties: Peridot is supposed to help speech, remove stutters and speech impediments. Heart and lung ailments. Should be removed from the body before any Chakra work, as it is said to place a "seal" around the Chakras. : worn or carried for general healing purposes. Increases strength & physical vitality. Protects against nervousness and aids in healing hurt feelings. Helps liver & adrenal function. Also thought to protect lungs, sinuses, and wrists from illness and injury.
Balances glandular system. Aids tissue regeneration. Has beneficial influence on heart, pancreas, spleen, liver, adrenals. Purifies body. Enhances bloodstream. Overall balancer and tonic for body/mind.
Shopping guide: wears well and looks beautiful with a lot of your wardrobe. Readily available in most sizes and a variety of shapes. Should be priced about the same as a garnet or tourmaline. Be aware of a very good imitation that is actually a type of synthetic peridot.
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