The peridot It is a spectacular mineral, belonging to the olivine group, due to the significant amount of magnesium that keeps its structure. The peridot It has a vitreous shine, having green as its only coloration. A singularity of peridot it is the fact that its tone is due to the grace of its basic chemical composition. No impurity takes part in the chromatic game of the peridot. For this reason it is also called an idiochromatic gem.
Value in its color. The fact that this stone is only found in one color makes it belong to a very select group of precious jewels. Along with it, other particular samples from Mother Earth also stand out, and whose colors are exclusive, as is the case with amethyst.
Another curious fact of peridot is that it is often confused with another greenish gem: the emerald. To differentiate them in their color, you only have to find the proper yellowish green tone of the first, compared to the beryllium green tone of the second.
The fame of peridot it was such that it is named in the Christian Bible under the Hebrew name of ‘Pitdah’. In ceremonies, the peridot It was used by the Jewish priests. In fact, at present, archaeological works are focused on finding pieces of such antiquity due to their impressive historical and cultural value.
In history it is noted that the first extractions of this beautiful gem took place on the Red Sea island – Zabargad. Important source of this mineral olivine, from which large quantities were removed to be transferred to exhibitions around the world. The Egyptians used to call the peridot like the jewel of the sun, to the point of enchanting one of its greatest representatives: Cleopatra. They say that the peridot it was his favorite gem.
He wouldn’t be the only leader to fall charmed. It is known that Napoleon gave him a peridot to Empress Josefina, as a token of her love and admiration. It was the step of peridot to Central Europe through the walking medieval churches, its use was essential among the most important classes of ancient societies. Many cases are known about the meeting of peridots in family treasures.
Its use in gem therapy. The peridot An importance has also been forged in gem healing, also called, gem therapy. According to the specialist, Angela Estefania, the peridot it receives its receptive power from the planet Venus. Its uses are around protection, well-being, as well as the promotion of justice, love and happiness.
“It is a protective stone of the aura, it has a powerful cleansing effect, it releases and neutralizes toxins at all levels, it purifies the physical bodies. Opens, cleanses and activates the heart chakras and the solar plexus. On the emotional plane peridot helps to recognize aspects of personal life. This stone is used both to attract love, and to calm a fierce anger. It dissipates negative emotions, it is used in spells to attract riches.”