About Peridot
The gem-quality variety of the mineral olivine, known for its distinct olive to lime green color. It's considered a stone of compassion, believed to alleviate negativity, reduce stress, and promote well-being and abundance.
Primary Hues
Olive Green, Lime Green, Yellowish-Green, Brownish-Green
Metaphysical Properties
Known as the stone of compassion. Believed to bring good health, restful sleep, and peace to relationships by balancing emotions and mind. Alleviates jealousy and resentment.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents joy- abundance- and vitality- aligning with Peridot's bright green energy.
Nine of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Symbolizes wishes fulfilled- happiness- and contentment- resonating with Peridot's joyful energy.
Associated Deities
Pele
Pantheon: Hawaiian
Domain: Volcanoes- Fire- Creation
Rationale: Olivine (Peridot) is a primary component of volcanic rocks- linking it directly to Pele.
Lakshmi
Pantheon: Hindu
Domain: Prosperity- Good Fortune- Beauty
Rationale: Lakshmi embodies the energy of abundance and joy that Peridot is said to attract.
Metaphysical Uses
Abundance & Prosperity Altar
Alleviating Jealousy Rituals
Joy & Compassion Meditation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Peridot is classified as a silicate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is (Mg,Fe)2SiO4.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Silicate minerals
- Chemical Formula: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellow, to yellow-green, olive-green, to brownish, sometimes a lime green, to emerald hue
- Twinning: Uncommon, simple twinning can occur on {100}, {011},{012}, cyclic twinning on {031}
- Cleavage: Poor on {010} and {110}, {010} cleavage improves with increasing iron content
- Luster: Vitreous to oily
- Streak: Colorless
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to transparent
Associated Minerals
- Olivine (parent mineral group, includes Forsterite, Fayalite)
- Diopside
- Serpentine (can look similar)