PERIDOT OLIVINE Green Healing Gem Crystal Mineral Specimen

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Peridot (Olivine) Metaphysical Properties: "A tiny island known as Zabargard (owned by Egypt) is documented as the first source of peridot, dating back as far as four thousand years. Early Crusaders who visited St. John's Island (now called Zabargard) introduced this gem to Europe upon return from battle. Peridot is mentioned in many ancient references as chrysolite. It is mentioned throughout the Bible, and early Christians considered it sacred. Today still, Catholic Bishops traditionally wear a ring of peridot and amethyst as a symbol of purity and morality.The peridot was believed to be a stone of springtime by ancients who considered it a gift from Mother Nature. Napoleon once made a gift of peridot to Josephine as a symbol of undying love and admiration. In ancient times, it was said that a dream about peridot foretold impending danger." - Size: .9 X 1.2 X 1.7cm Weight: 2.7 Grams Origin: Afghanistan or Pakistan Description: A beautiful green Peridot crystal! A beautifully "rounded" termination make this a special piece!A little more about Peridot:" Peridot ( /ˈ pɛr ɨ doʊ / or / ˈ pɛr ɨ dɒ t/ ) is gem-quality olivine . Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of (Mg, Fe) 2SiO 4. As peridot is the magnesium -rich variety ( forsterite ) the formula approaches Mg 2SiO 4. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in read more

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