Properties and virtues of peridot

Peridot is a semi-precious stone from the olivine family. It differs from other minerals in its green color and its shades depending on the amount of iron included in its composition. As far as we know, this gem, its green, bright and nuanced hues make it a very popular stone in jewelry and lithotherapy. It is also a commemorative stone for the 16th year of marriage.

Depending on their color and origin, there are several varieties of peridot stone. La chrysolite, also called "goldstone", is green to green-yellow in color and comes from volcanic rocks. L'olivine, as the name suggests, olive in color. Finally, there are other peridots with more or less dark green hues that may tend towards brown.

Mineralogical properties

In mineralogy, peridot stone is characterized by the following criteria:

• Group : class VIII silicates.
• Podgroup : olivines.
• Crystal system : rhombic.
• Chemical composition : iron silicate with the presence of magnesium and manganese. Presence of chlorine and nickel.
• facies : short prism.
• Break : shell.
• blaze : glassy, ​​oily.
• Line or trail : white markings.
• Density : 3,3.
• Hardness : from 6,5 to 7/10 on the F. Mohs scale.
• Transparency : transparent, translucent.
• Refraction : 1,654 - 1,690.
• Morphologie : crystals, granular and massive aggregates, grains.
• Magnetism : paramagnetic.

Peridot stones differ from each other in hardness, density and luminescence. They are formed in igneous rocks, basic pegmatites by contact metasomatics, in alluvium and meteorites. Unlike most minerals that form from the earth's crust, these gems come from the earth's mantle : the movement of tectonic plates causes them to be thrown to the surface of the Earth, from a kilometer deep.

Jewelry and objects in peridot

Etymology and meaning of the name peridot

The etymological origin of the peridot stone is relatively obscure. Etymologists have proposed two origins. The first word comes from the Arabic " faridat »which means "precious stone". The second connects it with the Latin word " pederos which means young boy and also refers to the opal stone.

Peridot in history

Since antiquity

It was on the island of Zabargad, on the Egyptian side of the Red Sea, that peridot was probably mined as early as 1 BC. AD. For many years, it was mistakenly confused with emerald. The Egyptians, fascinated by its colors and brilliance, associated it with divine light and called it " sun stone ". Also, thanks to this brilliance, deposits of this mineral were easily identified at night, which made it possible to mark studies before mining.

In Greece, peridot is mainly used in jewelry. The Ottoman sultans monopolized it. It is believed that this exceptional stone should not be given to everyone. In the XNUMXth century, it was brought to Central Europe by the crusaders, then it was called " knight's stone .

Strong symbolism

Yesterday, as today, peridot is associated with strong symbolism around the world. In the Maghreb, he personifies brotherhood, joy and good luck. It is offered as an offering during certain ceremonies, especially those associated with the invisible world. In Israel, she represents the spirit of the Godhead, glory, power and authority. The same is true for Christians who associate this gemstone with the Holy Spirit at the beginning and end of life on earth. According to the Bible, it also had to belong to the twelve stones of Aaron's breastplate.

At the end of the Crusades, we also find chrysolite in the decorations of some churches. In Cologne Cathedral, for example, the Shrine of the Three Kings is crowned with a large peridot. Alchemists, for their part, endow it with the virtues of refocusing, purification, and protection. In Hawaii, it represents the tears of the goddess Pele. On the other hand, olivine is associated with the nourishing and cleansing properties of olive oil.

valuable mineral

Today, it is in Arizona, in the San Carlos Apache reservation, that 90% of the production of peridots intended for the production of jewelry is mined. The purest and brightest minerals come from a region in Kashmir. Peridots are also found in Australia, Brazil and China.

Finally, some of them came from meteorite fragments, from the floating asteroid belt located between the planets Mars and Jupiter. When it comes to meteorites, peridot is called palladot.

Advantages and strength of peridot in lithotherapy

Peridot is used in lithotherapy because of its physical and mental virtues. Its bright green color is associated with the heart chakra and in particular affects the entire cardiovascular system. On an emotional and mental level, this mineral helps to dissolve negative emotions. To do this, it can be used in different ways.

Peridot Benefits Against Physical Ailments

The cardiovascular system

Acting directly on the heart, peridot has a strong effect on some organs and mechanisms of the body. It helps regulate body temperature and circulation.

Digestive

This stone acts especially on certain organs such as the liver, gallbladder or intestines. It is involved in their regulation and well-being. Peridot can also promote weight loss by stimulating the elimination of fat. It also facilitates the transit and digestion processes.

Pain and inflammation

Peridot has the ability to reduce pain and ease childbirth by promoting contractions. It may also affect certain inflammatory syndromes.

Respiratory effects

Peridot stone has a beneficial effect on coughs.

Skin Benefits

At the skin level, this mineral beautifies, regenerates and soothes. It also promotes healing and soothes insect bites.

Viability

In general, chrysolite is involved in the revival and strengthening of the vital energy of the body. It also promotes detoxification.

Mental, emotional and spiritual benefits

Acceptance of yourself and others

Peridot boosts self-confidence. It reduces stress and feelings of jealousy, sadness and anger, making way for new and positive energy. It promotes a stronger mind, self-acceptance and a more open state of mind.

Abondance

This gemstone promotes financial prosperity and good luck in all areas of life. It contributes to the success of marriages, romantic unions and relationships in general.

intuition and clairvoyance

Peridot affects the third eye, thereby contributing to the development of clairvoyance and intuition.

Protection

It would also provide protection from entities and evil spirits, especially at night. This promotes a better quality of sleep and may prevent bad luck.

stone of light

Peridot stone helps to dissolve negative feelings associated with previous events to make way for the divine power of its wearer. It gives way to cleanliness. Its action on the energy centers of the body promotes love for oneself and others, joy and creativity.

Peridot use

Depending on the shape (stone, sphere, gem, etc.), peridot can be used in different ways.. For example, it can be worn as a piece of jewelry (bracelet, necklace, pendant, ring, etc.) or kept under the tongue to dissipate its energy.

When in contact with gold or quartz, its energies increase tenfold. It can be placed in a room and act on its vibrations. In addition to these stones, keep peridot away from other minerals, because their interaction will reduce its benefits.

Peridot can also be placed on a painful part of the body (especially the abdomen) to relieve pain. It can also be used in massage, especially during slimming massage. When dissolved in water, it has a beneficial effect on skin problems.

all Zodiac signs can enjoy the benefits of this stone. However, it would seem that peridot is especially suitable for the signs of Leo, Libra, Capricorn, Taurus and Aries.

Peridot cleansing and charging

All stones need to be cleaned and recharged regularly in order for them to properly benefit. Therefore, it is recommended to clean your peridot regularly. For this it is enough rinse in distilled water.

After cleaning, the mineral can be charged with energy. To do this, you can set it for several hours on Sunbeam, place it on a cluster of quartz or an amethyst geode. This will recharge and amplify the energies of the peridot.