Peridot is named after the French word peritot, meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this color. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage.
Most of the peridot mined today comes from China, Pakistan, and Arizona and the gems that are found are mostly under 3 carats. Peridot is not only born of fire here on earth, but it has also arrived to Earth from outer space. Although many different gems can be found in meteorites that have fallen to earth, peridot is the only one that is found in large enough sized to make jewelry from.

Peridot and its place in Astrology

As per the astrologers, Peridot works as a natural healer when it comes to problems related to liver, gallbladder and digestion. The gemstone also helps in speeding up the metabolism in the human body

Amazing Healing Benefits Of Peridot Gemstone

• Peridot gemstone boosts the strength and vitality of a person. It has a very calming effect and can help you in tackling stress.
• The gemstone also helps in reducing anxiety by attracting positive energies.
• If the stone is worn as a necklace, it helps in the healing of the gall balder, liver and the regions close to the liver.
• Another among the benefits of Peridot stone is that it strengthens the relationship between couples. It embeds more happiness, love, loyalty and truthfulness in you, thus helping you make better choices.
• The Peridot gemstone is also worn for clarity of thought.
• The energies that spew through this gemstone can help in the healing of lungs, breasts, spleen and lymph-related diseases.
• Wearing the stone as an amulet is very beneficial for asthma patients.