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Gemstones have been in existence for thousands of years and they have been worn be people for almost the same number of years. In these stones, there is a unique one, a kind and a name that not many of us have come across. This we call ‘Peridot Gemstone’.

Let’s just discuss in this blog the source, history, features and facts of the gemstone:

Source of availability

Peridot gemstone was originally found in a large number of locations, including, Brazil, Pakistan, Australia, Ireland, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA and Egypt. This is a gemstone that belongs to Forsterite Olivine, and is a beautiful, transparent, green colored stone. Its ancient name was olivine, although its color ranges from a light yellow green or lime green color through to the darker olive green shade… including a little brownish green shade sometimes.

History of Peridot

Its history counts back to many thousand years and some of them are even recorded on the Holy Bible. A lovely green color gemstone, anciently called chrysolite was seen in the breastplate of the high priest in Jerusalem.  But the first discovered stone has its source on an Egyptian island Zagbargad, where this stone was mined.

Features

Considering the chemical point of view of the gemstone, Peridot is an iron magnesium silicate, whose raw crystal causes a great deal of tension since they easily crack up and can be very tricky to handle. Very fine traces of iron in the stone are responsible for giving the gemstone a slight tinge of gold. Whereas the vivid green color makes it a perfect stone for your summer wardrobe.

Facts associated with Peridot

The many facts associated with the gemstone state that it helps you be happier more easily, strong energy comes like a beam of sunshine in your life and solves many problems.  It is a heart chakra stone which produces resonance/vibrations that have a calming effect to the body and brings a positive outlook in life.

Undoubtedly, Peridot adds a wonderful variant to the color of green gemstones. It has its uses in a series of jewelry products. And since the world of fashion is just in the process of rediscovering its love for the color green, the popularity of this rich green gemstone is also very much on the up.  Peridot is a gemstone that you should definitely get to know better. Its fine pistachio to olive green is the perfect complement to a fresh, light summer wardrobe.