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PERIDOT: The Stone of Compassion
Meaning & Healing Properties
Quick Facts
- Mineral Family: Olivine
- Hardness: 6.5 – 7 (Mohs Scale)
- Vibration: High / Number 6
- Primary Chakra: Heart (Corazón) & Solar Plexus (Plexo Solar)
- Zodiac: Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, and Sagittarius
- Birthstone: August
- Element: Earth
- Key Mantra: "I release the past and move forward into the light of a new day."
✨ Amura Tip
The "Emotional Detox": Peridot is one of the most powerful crystals for releasing "heavy" emotions like jealousy, resentment, and spite. If you find yourself holding a grudge or replaying an old argument in your head, wear Peridot near your heart. It is believed to act as a spiritual cleanser, washing away the "poison" of negative thoughts and allowing you to feel light, forgiven, and ready to move on.
1. Introduction: What is Peridot?
Peridot is the gem-quality variety of the mineral Olivine. It is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color: a vibrant, lime-green. While most gemstones are formed in the Earth's crust, Peridot (like Diamond) is formed much deeper, in the molten rock of the upper mantle, and brought to the surface by volcanoes. Some Peridot has even been found inside meteorites, making it a true "stone from the stars."
2. The Spiritual & Healing Meaning
Peridot is a stone of transformation and rebirth. It helps you detach from outside influences and look to your own higher energy for guidance.
Emotional & Mental Benefits
- Releasing Guilt: It is excellent for helping you let go of "should have" thoughts and self-inflicted guilt, encouraging you to take responsibility for your happiness.
- Reducing Stress: It calms the "frantic" mind and helps alleviate the physical symptoms of anxiety.
- Positive Relationships: By softening a "hard heart," Peridot makes it easier to admit mistakes and improves communication in strained relationships.
Metaphysical Properties
- The Shield of Light: Traditionally used to ward off "evil spirits" and night terrors, creating a protective bubble of light around the wearer's aura.
- Manifestation of Abundance: Because it balances the Solar Plexus (willpower) and the Heart (desire), it is a potent tool for manifesting physical wealth and spiritual growth simultaneously.
3. Physical Healing Properties
In lithotherapy, Peridot is associated with:
- Digestion: Believed to support the functions of the liver, gallbladder, and digestive tract.
- Skin Health: Historically used to treat skin conditions and to give the complexion a "healthy glow."
- Metabolism: Often used by practitioners to help stimulate the metabolism and assist in the recovery from exhaustion or adrenal fatigue.
4. History & Lore: The Evening Emerald
- Cleopatra’s "Emeralds": It is now widely believed by historians that Cleopatra’s famous emerald collection was actually made of Peridot mined from the Red Sea island of Zabargad.
- The Gem of the Sun: Ancient Egyptians called Peridot the "Gem of the Sun" and believed it protected its wearer from the terrors of the night.
- The Evening Emerald: Because it maintains its brilliant green color even under artificial light (unlike Emerald, which can look darker), it was nicknamed the "Evening Emerald" by the Romans.
5. How to Use & Place Peridot
- As a Pendant: Wear Peridot over the Heart Chakra to help heal emotional wounds and to stay open to new love.
- On the Nightstand: Keep a piece of Peridot near your bed to ensure peaceful dreams and to prevent "early morning anxiety."
- For Career Growth: Place a Peridot on your desk if you work in a competitive environment; it helps protect your energy from the jealousy of others.
6. Care, Cleaning & Charging
- Cleansing: Use lukewarm soapy water and a soft cloth. WARNING: Peridot is sensitive to rapid temperature changes and strong acids. Never use steam or ultrasonic cleaners.
- Charging: Peridot loves Earth and Gentle Sunlight. Place it on a bed of moss or in a flower pot for a few hours to recharge its vibrant green energy.
- Important Note: While it has a decent hardness, Peridot can be brittle. Avoid dropping it on hard surfaces, as it can shatter more easily than Quartz.
7. Peridot FAQ
- Is the color treated? No. The beautiful lime-green of Peridot is completely natural and is caused by the presence of iron in the crystal structure.
- Can it go in water? Yes, it is water-safe, but avoid salt water as it can eventually etch the surface of this particular mineral.
- What is "Space Peridot"? Occasionally, Peridot crystals are found in Pallasite meteorites. These are extremely rare and are known as "Extraterrestrial Peridot."