Peridot is a gemstone which occurs in shades of green or yellow/green. The degree of greeness is dependent on the amount of iron in the gem. It has a Mohs Hardness of 6.5 to 7, streaks white, and has a specific gravity of 3.2 to 4.3. Peridot is the only(?) gemstone found in meteorites and is a gem quality form of olivine.
Peridot was known by the Hebrews as Chrysolite, however this term may also refer to other jems. In terms of ascribed traits peridot is seen as protective, attracting friendship and/or love, calming of strong emotions (anger and envy being referenced in various sources), promoting sleep, and aligned with the element of earth. Peridot is the August Birthstone. Several reference mention peridot being carved in to talismans and used also being used as a vessel for healing mixtures.
Some references mention that peridot is the gem that makes up the seventh foundation of the "new jerusalem" mention in the christian book of revelations.
In use, peridot could be a functional core for rituals involved in repelling negative magical of mental energies, in healing work, and to calm and ground one's self. Some references state that peridot should be worn on the right side of the body - I leave this up to personal experimentation.
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