Peridot


Birthstone - August
Anniversary - 16th
Chakras - Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra 
Zodiac - Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet - Mercury
Typical colours - Olive green, bottle green, yellowish-green 

History/Background:

Peridot has been written about extensively throughout history. In Ancient times, peridot stones were used for talismans featuring carved donkeys for spiritual enhancement and carved vultures for controlling the four winds and evil spirits. Ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls record the mining of peridot as early as 1500 B.C. on Topazo Island, now called St. John's Island, in the Egyptian Red Sea. The island's exact whereabouts became a mystery for several centuries until being rediscovered in 1905 because navigators found it difficult to find it as it was often shrouded in an impenetrable thick fog.  
Peridot is not only terrestrial, but it has also fallen to Earth from celestial bodies. Although many different gems can be found in meteorites that have fallen to earth, the galaxy-traveling peridot is the only one that is found in sizes large enough to be made into jewelry. These gem-carrying meteorites are called pallasites, and the peridot found in them is given a special name too, moldavite, to speak to its clandestine origins. 

In 1749, one such meteorite was found on a desolate hilltop in Siberia, and it was discovered that this fallen star contained many pieces of beautiful, heaven-sent peridot crystals big enough to be used in jewelry. It is believed this particular moldavite bearing pallasite fell to the earth's surface as early as 14.8 million years ago. 

In scientific communities, it is also believed that peridot crystals played a large role in the creation of the moon, and that now they comprise a large portion of the moon's mantle. 

Power of the Stone:

Peridot is a powerful cleanser.  It releases and neutralises toxins on all levels.  Alleviates jealousy, resentment, spite, bitterness, irritation, hatred and greed.  Reduces stress, anger and guilt.  Peridot opens our hearts to joy and new relationships.  It enhances confidence and assertion, motivating growth and change.  Sharpens and opens the mind to new levels of awareness.  Banishes lethargy, apathy and exhaustion.  Peridot enables you to take responsibility for your own life.

Peridot strengthens the immune system, metabolism and benefits the skin.  It aids disorders of the heart, thymus, lungs, gallbladder, spleen and intestinal tract.  Treats ulcer and strengthens the eyes.  Balances bipolar disorders and overcomes hypochondria.



Proper Care

The best and safest way for you to clean your peridot, is with warm, soapy water. You should take special care of your peridot to ensure that it does not come in contact with drastic temperature changes, which can damage the stone. You should also protect your stone from scratches and sharp blows and avoid any contact with chemicals. Peridots should not be cleaned in ultrasonic or steam cleaners. 
*NOTE* Please contact a professional jeweler before cleaning any jewelry. The following information has been gathered from various sources and are only suggestions.  

Jewelry

**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. f.Inguz does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements. 
Information sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003 
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002 
Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals by A. Melody, 1991
Healing Crystals: The A - Z Guide to 430 Gemstones by Michael Gienger, 1997
Charms of Light: Healing with Energy, Light and Love by Caryl Haxworth
Shimmerlings
Firemountain Gems