Peridot gemstone meaning – tumbled peridot

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Peridot Gemstone meaning

A tiny island known as Zabargard (owned by Egypt) is documented as the first source of peridot, dating back
as far as four thousand years. Early Crusaders who visited St. John’s Island (now called Zabargard) introduced
this gem to Europe upon return from battle.

Peridot is mentioned in many ancient references as chrysolite. It is mentioned throughout the Bible, and early
Christians considered it sacred. Today still, Catholic Bishops traditionally wear a ring of peridot and amethyst
as a symbol of purity and morality.

The peridot was believed to be a stone of springtime by ancients who considered it a gift from Mother Nature. Napoleon
once made a gift of peridot to Josephine as a symbol of undying love and admiration. In ancient times, it was said
that a dream about peridot foretold impending danger.

Healing qualities of peridot

Peridot is a stone of lightness and beauty. Only spiritual or clear-minded persons should use peridot. The
person with too many earthly problems will not be able to understand the beauty of the Peridot. The very spiritual
can wear peridot in a necklace with the stone at the base of the throat to feel its soothing effect. Used in a
necklace, peridot is a protector against negative emotions.

Peridot has been known to have healing effect on the gall bladder and liver.

Sources of peridot

Peridot is a gem variety from the olivine mineral group. The bottle green color is called peridot. Yellowish
green is chrysolite. Olive green is olivine. Sources of peridot include: St. John’s Island (Egypt), United States (Arizona and Hawaii), Myanmar, Burma, Australia, Norway, South Africa and Brazil.