Peridot has also been identified as Olivine or Chrysolite. Most Peridot contains magnesium- rich Forsterite. Its color is caused by the presence of iron ions.

A high-vibrational Heart chakra crystal, Peridot carries a positive energy that is helpful for those undergoing traumatic emotional situations. The strong Heart chakra energies are what give Peridot its ability to bring out unconditional Love and help those who are working to lessen the effects of the ego in their lives.

Peridot can work with both the Heart and Solar-Plexus chakras to affect an understanding of the role relationships play in one’s life, whether romantic, friendly, or otherwise. As such, Peridot is a good crystal to wear or carry during interactions with others. Peridot is also a protective crystal, offering a supportive energy to keep chakras in balance and alignment, especially after any type of energy healing work has been done on the body. These "maintenance" type energies make Peridot exceptional in group situations, offering its upbeat and comforting vibe to all nearby. It is a wonderful crystal to use in increasing Reiki energy.

Peridot is often used to attract money and abundance, especially when placed in the home or a charm bag. Put Peridot in a purse or near a computer to keep from overspending as well as getting the best ‘deal’ on e-commerce sites.

Peridot Physical Healing Energy

Peridot assists in balancing the endocrine system, especially the adrenal glands, which govern the health of the physical body, and acts as a tonic to liven the entire system making it healthier, stronger and more radiant. This stone supports the digestive system and the proper assimilation of nutrients from food, water and light, and may be used to aid optimal functioning of the gall bladder, liver, pancreas and spleen. Peridot may also be used to help strengthen the eyes with relation to astigmatism and nearsightedness, and to provide relief from, and aid in, the healing of ulcers of the stomach and duodenum. Placed on the abdomen, Peridot has been utilized as a facilitator for the birthing process, stimulating contractions and assisting the opening of the birth canal, lessening pain.

Peridot may be used in conjunction with treatments for psychological disorders, and has been thought to energetically balance the swings of bipolar disorder. It is a marvelous aid for overcoming hypochondria, depression, and melancholy.

Peridot Emotional Healing Energy

Peridot is an extraordinary crystal for healing the emotional body and resolving matters of the heart. It cleanses and heals hurt feelings and “bruised egos,” lessening anger, jealousy, resentment and spite, while teaching one to understand that holding onto people, or the past, is counterproductive to one’s growth. It teaches one to examine the past for the gift of the experiences, admit mistakes and let go of guilt and blame, forgiving oneself, or others, in order to move forward.

Peridot stimulates psychological clarity and inspires a sense of happiness and contentedness in one’s life. It empowers one to detach the mind from outside influences and have confidence in one’s own abilities, looking inward for guidance and accessing the wisdom of the higher mind. It initiates independence and assertion without aggression, accepting the world as it is, then transforming it with clear intention to create the reality one wishes to have.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Peridot

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Heart-Chakra

SECONDARY CHAKRA: Solar-Plexus-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Orthorhombic-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Mg2SiO4 Magnesium Iron Silicate

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Leo-(July-23-to-August-22), Sagittarius-(November-22-to-December-21), Scorpio-(October-23-to-November-21), Virgo-(August-23-to-September-22)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-5, Number-6

HARDNESS: 6.5-to-7-Hardness

COLOR: Green

LOCATION: Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan, Spain

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: PEAR-i-doe

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Birthing-Problems-and-Health, Blood-Sugar-Regulation-and-Management, Body, Breast-Health, Detoxifying, Eye-Disorders-and-Infections, Heartburn, Indigestion, Intestinal-Disorders-and-Health, Liver-Disorders-and-Health, Lungs, Muscle-Toning, Recuperation, Smoking-Addiction-and-Cessation, Spleen, Thyroid-Balance-and-Health, Tissue-Health-and-Healing, Trauma

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Anger-Diffusing-or-Release, Comforting, Coping-with-Grief, Eases-Depression, Emotional-Abuse, Emotional-Healing, Irritability, Jealousy, Rage-Diffusing-or-Release, Reducing-Stress-or-Tension, Resentment

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Abundance, Aura-Cleansing-and-Clearing, Creativity-and-Creative-Expression, Prosperity, Stimulates-Spiritual-Insight, Vision-Quest

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful green color, translucent, < 10% matrix

A GRADE: Nice green color, partially translucent, 10-25% matrix

B GRADE: Poor green color, opaque, and/or > 25% matrix

AFFIRMATION: It is safe for me to detoxify and heal.

QUESTION: What makes you feel lucky?

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