Author ; thatsmyanne
Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August and symbolizes success, peace and good luck. People also believe Peridot is the gem for the brave.
The word Peridot is thought to be derived from a French world, which refers to olive green olivine. It's also known as Chrysolith, or "evening emerald", and can often be found in peritite, or basalt rocks.
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Perridot is one among those very rare gems that feature a green color only, which varies from a yellowish-green hue, to an olive green, or even and earthen-tinted green. One of most popular Peridots is a transparent green with minimal traces of other hues. Peridot is often mistaken for emerald, or beryl, as they are all of a similar color.
Peridot was mined in acient Egypt on an island called Zeberget. Mining was normally done at night as it was said Peridot could not easily been seen in daylight, but at night, its pale luminescent green was easily illuminated by lamplight. This particular characteristic later promoted the Romans to call Peridot the "evening emerald." Peridot was later used to decorate the interiors of medieval churches in Europe, when it was probably brought back by the Crusaders.
Peridot was considered to possess the power to drive away evil spirits and protect the water. Warriors, in ancient times, wore a Peridot talisman, as they believed it would bring them personal power and bravery. This power was believed to be even more intense when the stone was set in gold.
In terms of romance, Peridot is believed to be instrumental in maintaining emotional and mental stability. Married couples often wear a Peridot pendant each, to ensure a rich and happy married life.
Peridot is also believed to have medicinal qualities, aiding the function of the digestion system, the spleen, gall bladder, liver and pancreas, as well as being acknowledged as a remedy for asthma.
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