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peridot is the birthstone for August and the Zodiac stone for the constellation Libra. It is the perfect summer stone, a gemstone colored with the green of nature and the gold hues of the sun. peridot is often mistaken for emerald and other green gems, but it has a beauty all its own. August birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the peridot is associated - love, truth, faithfulness and loyalty.

peridot is gemstone-quality olivine, a mineral that is very abundant but not usually found in high enough quality to be used as gemstones. The name peridot was derived from either the Greek "peridona," (richness) or the Arabic "faridat" (gem).

Like most gemstones, peridot jewelry has been attributed with a long list of healing and magical powers. peridot is said to:
* protect from negativity and nightmares 
* reduce stress and help relax, acting as a tonic for the whole body 
* clean and heal the heart 
* boost medicine's potency 
* be linked with nature 
* enhance persuasiveness, fame, and vitality 
* help dreams and ambitions to come true 
* aid in finding strength and encouraging future growth

The most valuable peridots are those with the richest green color, lending to gold – coloring that is caused by the traces amounts of iron that color the gemstone. peridot is not very hard, ranking 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, but it is easy to care for when properly cut and is very durable.