Peridot

Peridot, natural gemstone, origin, characteristics, symbolism and jewelry

Portrait of the stone

• Family or nature: Gem variety of olivine, naturally green
• Colors: Yellow-green, olive green to a deeper green
• Symbolic markers: renewal, light and momentum

Characteristics and origin

Peridot owes its color to iron integrated into its structure; it therefore does not exist in a wide palette like quartz. It can form in the Earth's mantle and rise with certain magmas. Known sources are found in Pakistan, Myanmar, China, Egypt and Arizona.

Traditional symbolism

In the traditions of lithotherapy and certain cultural uses, this material is associated with the following themes: renewal, light and momentum. These associations are cultural, spiritual or personal benchmarks. They do not describe an action produced by the stone.

Peridot in jewelry

With a hardness of approximately 6.5 to 7, peridot can be faceted or cut into a cabochon. It remains sensitive to impacts, scratches and acids.

Care: Clean it with lukewarm water and mild soap. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam, thermal shocks and acidic products.

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Consult our A–Z Gemstone Guide to compare materials, colors and care instructions.

To remember

Peridot is a gem olivine whose natural green color varies mainly according to its iron content.

Important note: No physical or psychological effect has been scientifically proven. Lithotherapy is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.