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Peridot
Peridot is the official birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone
for the Zodiac sign of Libra. Peridot may be given as a gem on the 16th
wedding anniversary. The pronunciation of Peridot is often confused, it is
actually pronounced pear-a-doe instead of pear-a-dot.
Peridot is the gem variety of olivine and ranges between 6.5 and 7 on the
Mohs
scale of hardness.
Gem quality Peridot comes from Arizona, Burma, Norway, islands in the Red Sea,
Hawaii and is sometimes found in meteorites. It's been mined as a gemstone
for thousands of years, and is mentioned in the Bible under the name of
Chrysolite.
Legend and Healing Properties
Legend says that Peridot was one of the favourite gemstones of Cleopatra and that
some of the "emeralds" worn by her were actually Peridot.
It is thought to bring the wearer good luck, peace, and success. Its
powers include health, protection, and sleep. The advantages of Peridot are
to attract love and calm anger while also soothing nerves and dispelling
negative emotions.
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