What kind of stone is Peridot?

The light green color of nature, it represents harmony, good health, restful sleep and tranquility. Peridot, known as the stone of compassion, calms anger by giving renewal to all things. Set in gold, this gemstone is said to protect the wearer from nightmares.

The stone is believed to radiate positive spiritual energy, thereby channeling love and abundance.

Peridot carries a beautiful green energy that activates the heart chakra, which is located near the center of the breastbone.

It regulates our interaction with the outside world, controlling what we accept and what we resist. It gives us the balancing ability to be ourselves in the environment. Peridot is often considered a stone for opening the heart, as well as attracting abundance, family harmony and good luck.

Peridots increase people’s strength and vitality.

They have a calming effect on the wearer and reduce anxiety.

When used as a necklace , they are used to protect against negative emotions.

Peridots are known to have healing effects on the liver and gallbladder.

Peridot gemstone is also a birthstone for the zodiac sign Leo and hence for the month of August. By wearing the Peridot stone, the Leo native can enhance his intelligence and performance in society. Astrologers recommend Peridot as the most important choice for the Leo born individuals .

In addition, it is particularly beneficial for people born under the signs of Leo, Virgo, Gemini & Pisces.

Peridot is formed by volcanic activity and tends to contain higher concentrations of lithium, nickel and zinc than meteorites. Olivine is an abundant mineral, but gem-quality peridot is rare on the Earth's surface due to its chemical instability.