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PERIDOT

Peridot, with its luminous green and golden hues, is a stone of fire born from the depths of the Earth. Used since ancient times as a stone of protection and purification, it is often associated with mental clarity, the energy of renewal and warmth of the heart. Its fresh, invigorating color makes it a prized gem in both jewelry and lithotherapy, where it symbolizes opening up to the light after periods of darkness.

GEM TYPE
OLIVINE
FAMILY
SILICATE
COLOR(S)
OLIVE GREEN, YELLOW-GREEN
MOHS SCALE
7

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Pakistan

Suppatt valley, high altitude deposits

United States
China
Egypt

Zabargad Island

Vietnam
Peridot's characteristic green color is due to the natural presence of iron in its crystalline structure.

A little history

The first exploited deposits of peridot were found on the Red Sea island of Zabargad, already mentioned in Greek and Egyptian texts. The ancient Egyptians called it the "Stone of the Sun" and used it as a protective talisman against nightmares and dark forces. Some historians believe that the emeralds worn by Cleopatra were actually... peridots. In the Middle Ages, it was inlaid into sacred objects to symbolize divine light.

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, Peridot is recognized for its emotional purification, mental regeneration and heart-opening properties:

Mental clarity
It helps to dispel parasitic thoughts and regain a clear view of situations.
Emotional release
It would accompany people who wish to let go of guilt or resentment.
Heart stimulation
It promotes openness to love, self-esteem and recognition of the positive.
Energy protection
It filters out negative energies, bringing a feeling of inner security.
Energy renewal
Combined with the energies of the Sun, it is said to restore vitality after a period of fatigue or inner darkness.
Associated astrological signs
Leo, Virgo, Libra.
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