Peridot

Spiritual, Metaphysical, & Healing Properties

• Associated with the heart & solar plexus chakras

• A symbol of the Sun and the element of Earth

• Also known as Pele’s Tears, a volcanic goddess, who’s tears of heartbreak & courage formed the peridot droplets

• August Birthstone and often given for the 16th anniversary of marriage

• Increases attunement of health, wealth, prosperity, happiness & wellbeing

• Supports the ability to receive from the universe

• Wards of negative energy, fears and nightmares

  
  

Scientific & Geological

• Magnesium-iron silicate of the olivine group

• Mohs hardness of 6.5-7

• Located globally and includes sites in Hawaii, Arizona, Pakistan, Myanmar, and China

• Forms deep in the Earth's upper mantle from magma, crystallizing within iron- and magnesium-rich rocks and is then brought to the surface by volcanic or tectonic activity.