KNOW YOUR GEMSTONE

" Peridot "

The olive green gemstone is found in lava, meteorites and deep in earth’s mantle.

Zabarjad(Hindi)

OVERVIEW

Peridot(pronounced pair-uh-doe) is the gem variety of the mineral olivine. Its chemical composition includes iron and magnesium, and iron is the cause of its attractive yellowish green colors. The gem often occurs in volcanic rocks called basalts, which are rich in these two elements

Created from the intense inferno of volcanoes, Peridot is believed to be a gift from Mother Nature and considered a symbol of the yearly renewal of the planet along with various astrological benefits.

New sources include Egypt, Arizona, Mexico, Oregon, Norway, Pakistan, Russia and Sri Lanka.

ATTRIBUTES, BENEFITS and FACTS

· Peridotis the birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage.

· Red Sea island of Zabargad, the source for many large fine peridots in the world’s museums.

· Peridot is the National gem of Egypt.

· Some natural green gems can be confused with peridots, including emerald and demantoid garnet. Gemologists can distinguish the properties of these gems fairly easily. However, you’re more likely to find peridots presented as emeralds and demantoids than vice versa, due to their greater value.

“It cured cowardice, calmed anger, as well as brightening the wit. Peridot is still celebrated for those virtues, protecting the aura, purifying the physical and subtle bodies, and alleviating emotional burdens, guilt and obsessions.”

· Legend says that if the gem is set in gold, it will develop its full potential as a talisman and will have the power to dispel terrors of the night- fears and bad dreams.

· Peridot has been long considered to be an aid to friendship and supposedly frees the mind of envious thoughts. It is also supposed to protect the wearer from the evil eye. Other legends credit peridot with bringing happiness and good cheer, attracting lovers, and strengthening the eyes.

“Often called the study stone, Peridot crystal healing properties are also known to increase mental focus by making the mind more receptive to learning new things.”

· Peridot promotes responsibility and forgiveness, instilling confidence in one’s own abilities and reestablishing a sense of self-worth

· Peridot allows one to connect to higher realms of consciousness in order to quiet spiritual fears, such as guilt, regret, or feelings of karmic debt. It empowers one to take responsibility and make amends in order to move forward in one’s evolutionary path.

· Taking a cue from regal legends, wear Peridot jewelry and attract love into your life when you place it near your heart.

· It aids in physical detoxification and helps problems with the kidneys, bladder, gall bladder, and the stomach. Peridot heals such illnesses as ulcers, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also useful in helping to heal insect bites. Peridot has a tonic effect- it heals and regenerates tissues, strengthens the metabolism and benefits the skin. It aids the heart, thymus, lungs, and spleen.

· It is said that Peridot stones are good healers of diseases related to lungs, breasts, intestinal tract, spleen and lymph.

· When worn as an amulet, Peridot stones are good for asthma and sinus. They have their nursing powers which have given magical effects on eye, stomach, thyroid, liver and other body parts.

· Peridot is also very beneficial when it comes to treating psychological afflictions as well. It is a wonderful stone to help someone who is going through depression. It is a stone of lightness that counters the effects of negative emotions. It has the ability to balance the process of emotional release and detoxifies negative emotions, bringing them to comfortable levels. Peridot fosters emotional balance, security, and inner peace. It soothes nervousness, heals emotional and physical pain, and lightens suffering.

CHAKRA HEALING : Peridot opens, cleanses and activates the heart, which can help one to release old baggage. All burdens, guilt and obsessions become cleared and a new psychological clarity and feeling of well-being begin. Peridot teaches that holding onto the past is counter productive. It shows you how to detach yourself from outside influences and how to look to your own higher energies for guidance. It assists in moving forward rapidly in therapeutic situations. It also helps you understand your destiny and spiritual purpose, helping you attain your full potential. All in all, the stone sharpens the mind and opens it to new levels of awareness.

EMOTIONAL HEALING:

Peridot is an extraordinary crystal for healing the emotional body and resolving matters of the heart. It cleanses and heals hurt feelings and “bruised egos,” lessening anger, jealousy, resentment and spite, while teaching one to understand that holding onto people, or the past, is counterproductive to one’s growth. It teaches one to examine the past for the gift of the experiences, admit mistakes and let go of guilt and blame, forgiving oneself, or others, in order to move forward. [Melody, 478-479][Hall, 212-213][101 Hall, 150][Gienger, 67][Raphaell, 150][Lembo, 249]

· Anger is an emotion peridot has been known to be very beneficial for. The stone calms the nervous system, helping to dissolve emotional tensions and bringing balance to the system. It actually attracts love and calms raging anger from within. It alleviates jealousy, resentment, and spite, and reduces stress.

· The peridot stone can be extremely beneficial to those who are having self-esteem problems. The stone enhances confidence and assertion without aggression. It helps a person see their own light and recognize that they are deserving of love. It assists in looking back to the past at negative experiences, and shows a person how to forgive himself.

· It also helps those who feel they have little personal power as working with the stone or keeping one with you will give you that extra boost you might need.

· It is stimulating to one’s energy level, promoting vitality both physiologically and psychologically. It is invigorating and rejuvenating, promoting access to ones inner vision and joy.

· It helps people in understanding relationships and their values. Since this stone is related to happiness, love and truth, it instills a sense of truthfulness in people and makes them think in a rational way.

· They are known to alleviate anger, fear, depression, nervousness, anxiety, and jealousy.

· Peridot is the stone of love and is known to foster love.

· Peridot also has other psychological effects and uses. It can help one overcome hypochondria. It can greatly improve difficult relationships. It treats phobias, particularly those associated with fears of the dark, becoming like a security blanket to a small child. Peridot represents wealth and financial success (think of its green hue) and also attracts romance.

Peridot Feng Shui

· Peridot utilizes Wood energy, the energy of growth, expansion, new beginnings, nourishment and health.

· It enhances vitality, brings abundance, and keeps us growing physically.

· Use green crystals to enhance any space used for eating, in the room of a small child, or in a place of your home where you are beginning a new project.

· Wood energy is traditionally associated with the East and Southeast areas of a home or room.

· It is associated with the Family and Health area, and the Prosperity and Abundance area.

Caring for your Peridot Jewelry

· The best and safest way for you to clean your peridot, is with warm, soapy water.

· You should take special care of your peridot to ensure that it does not come in contact with drastic temperature changes, which can damage the stone.

· You should also protect your stone from scratches and sharp blows and avoid any contact with chemicals.

· Peridots should not be cleaned in ultrasonic or steam cleaners.

DISCLAIMER*

ALL THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND BASED ON ANCIENT TIMELESS WISDOM TAKEN FROM SCRIPTURES AND COLLECTED FROM TRUSTED SOURCES COMBINED/COUPLED WITH PROFOUND RESEARCH AND CURATED HENCEFORTH.

The info on this site is for information purpose only. Please see your doctor or healthcare professionals before starting any alternative treatments/programs. It is recommended that the product be used with due care. The product which results in variation of shade with every usage and add unique characteristics to the product.

The benefits are derived when used genuine Peridot and placed appropriately.