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Peridot is considered by some to be a tonic for
the entire body. It is said to protect the wearer
from negativity and to provide stress reduction and
relaxation.
Pirates were said to favor peridot because, when set in
gold, it would protect them from the terrors of the night.
The gem known as Peridot is born in fire; it is
found at the base of volcanoes and is the only gem
known to be found in meteors that fall to the earth.

Peridot is a gem variety of the mineral olivine,
Papakoleas Green Sand Beach is filled with olivine
crystals, a result of Hawaii's volcanic action.
Peridot is said to inspire purification and
encourage growth, intuition, healing, renewal
and rebirth.
Very large peridots, each more than 200 carats
in size, decorate the shrine of the Three Kings of
the Cologne, Cathedral in Germany.

posted on Aug 1, 2008 3:18 PM ()