Peridot is a gemstone crystal that varies in colors of green from yellowish greens, olive greens, browns and blacks unless the stone has been oxidized and then the color of the Peridot may be more of a red in color.
Peridot are created by the heat of volcanoes as well as found in areas where meteors have fallen to earth. Both types Peridot created by volcanoes and by meteors have been useful for faceting into gemstones, although there are only a few specimens of the extraterrestrial type of Peridot.
It is interesting to note that good Peridot crystals are rare and are most often located as granular accumulations or as isolated grains inside molten volcanic rocks. It is the chemical component of iron inside them that creates the luxurious colors of light summertime yellowish green to the darker greens of this crystal.
Ancient Egyptians mined the Peridot on the island of Zeberget, however since the legend of Peridot tells that this stone was not easy to see while the sun was shining, these ancient people mined this precious gemstone at night. The ancient Egyptian legend of the Peridot on the island of Zeberget tells us that the island was terribly overrun with serpents, which made mining for Peridot extremely dangerous for the miners until one of the Pharaohs finally had all the serpents driven into the seas.
The ancient Romans considered the Peridot an evening emerald because its luscious green colors did not grow dark at night and was very visible by candlelight or lamplight. The ancients believed that the Peridot held a great power of driving away any evil spirits and that power was increased when a Peridot was set in gold, however, to get the best results of the Peridot, it is essential to wear this crystal set in gold on the left side of the body.
They also believed that the Peridot was able to strengthen the powers of any medicinal concoction when it was consumed from chalices that were carved from this gemstone crystal. When tied or braided into the hair of a donkey mane or tail, it brings protection from evil spirits. They often found it useful for driving away illusions, evil enchantments, fevers and nightmares.
In Hawaii, the Peridot is considered the tears of the goddess Pele and are cherished even today. Peridot is useful for protecting the aura and strengthening the energy fields of those who have no green or very little green in their aura, since it able to heal the negative energies of the green ray that may encourage selfishness, resentment, greed, spite, envy and jealousy. It is one of the best gemstones for those who constantly consider that their lives are overwhelmed by the troubles that others cause them. Peridot is a gemstone that helps to release resentment and feelings of anger in order for new refreshing energy to manifest itself in the lives of those who wear it.
(Actually while considering this influence of the Peridot, this may be the perfect crystal for jewelry to be worn by bullies to help alleviate such problems that may cause one to take on bullying tendencies, as well as for anyone who is being bullied by others to help guard them against such perils.)
The Peridot is an active and fiery crystal that is very useful for Hawaiian crystal therapists. They consider that the Peridot has the ability to create a protective shield around the body of anyone who wears this gemstone crystal. On the island of Oahu, Hawaii there are Peridot granules or sands along the beaches. However, these granules are much to small to consider cutting them into gemstones. The volcanoes of Hawaii produce crystals of Peridot. However, they are also found in Arizona.
In the bible, the Peridot are made reference, however, within these tomes it is known as the gemstone crystal Chrysolite. Peridot is also known as Olivine. During the building of medieval churches the Peridot was useful for decorations of these churches.
According to ancient Eastern gemological teachings the color and quality of the Peridot gemstone holds great significance for bringing positive results and is a remedy useful for those who have a badly positioned Mercury, next to the use of Emerald of course. In the Western world Peridot is the birthstone of those who are born in August. This birthstone has the ability to create a loving and gracious manner for those who wear their birthstone. Many believe that it is also useful for predicting the future and enhancing the powers of extra sensory perception as well as aiding in finding lost objects.
Peridot has an affinity for the astrological signs of Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and Sagittarius. It is a gemstone crystal that is feminine in nature and resonates to the Earth and to the planet Venus. It is useful for stimulating and balancing the heart chakra. It makes an exceptional healing crystal because of its compassionate and friendly energy.
As a general tonic crystal, Peridot can help relieve feelings of anger as well as dispelling negative emotions as well as bring clarity of mind, while helping some individuals who have problems making up his or her mind when it is decision time. It aids in relieving headaches and to detoxify the liver. It also has the capability of relieving problems that relate to the shoulders, chest, lower lungs, the digestive system, including ulcers, the nervous system, the eyes and the heart.
Peridot is helpful for strengthening and rejuvenating the entire body. It is a crystal that is useful for drawing and increasing the energies and powers of happiness, luck, protection, joy, fidelity, fertility, courage and friendship. It can help by amplifying these energies and creating a more positive emotional outlook on life. It can calm nervousness, promote sleep and attract money.
The Peridot helps to relieve hurt feelings as well as aid in repairing relationships, especially that of a marriage relationship. It helps by encouraging needful change, understanding, openness and growth as well as rebirth by cleansing the subtle bodies and the regulation of natural cycles that pertain to the emotional body, the mental body, the physical body and the intellectual body, which enhances the aspects of personal growth and a richer life. It is also helpful for the process of birth by stimulating contractions and opening the birthing canal.
Peridot is a gemstone crystal that contains the vital refreshing energy of springtime, while enhancing the feelings of renewal and should be cherished for its various healing and amplifying properties.
A Peridot crystal elixir encourages new beginnings and experiences, by stabilizing our new and creative ideas and projects.
© 2009 Sara Valor
