Peridot – An Emerald For The Poor

Peridot is a vivid green color gemstone having a slight touch of gold. A gemstone which suits the summer and hence a gemstone for the month of August. Apart from Peridot it is also known as 'chrysolite'. For the Greek it is a 'gold stone' and also called as the 'olivine'. However the name 'Peridot' comes from the Greek word 'Peridona' which means 'to give richness'. This gemstone is also said to derive its name from the French word 'Peritot' which literally means 'vague or unclear'. It corresponds to the astrological sign Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and Sagittarius and vibrates the numerological numbers 5,6, and 7. The bewildering color of the green gemstones are apparent due to the presence of fine traces of iron. If we term it chemically then Peridot has iron magnesium silicate. The presence of these minerals, especially iron, intensifies the color of the gemstone. The gemstone comes in yellowish green and brownish green color. The green color of the gemstone reflects a radiant green light which esteems the green shine. This might be the reason it is also known as 'emerald of the evening'. The gemstone though not so hard ranges from 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. The most costliest and rare Peridot is the Peridot cat's eyes and the star Peridot. This finest form of this gemstone is found in Pakistan. Its rich deposit in this area are usually large with fine crystals. The quality of the gemstone found in Pakistan is rated high in comparison to the other countries. This mesmerizing green gemstone is also found in Afghanistan, Myanmar, China, the USA, Africa and Australia. The clarity of the gemstone found in Myanmar is not so clear as it contains some inclusions with a silky shine in them. Peridot is said to be a gemstone liberating power to alleviate emotional stress, depression, anger, fear, jealousy, depression, obesity, ulcers etc. On the other hand it also helps on enhancing relaxation, prosperity, growth, health, wealth etc..

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