Peridot
The Study Stone
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When leaping flames round the full cauldron glow,
Cast in the stone: Still cold the brazen urn,
Though will full force the fire beneath it burn;
But if the same on embers cold you set,
The bubbling waters in the vessel fret.
The self-same power the sacrificial tribe
Unto the glass-like peridot ascribe.
Peridot comes to us in one of two ways. It is formed in molten rock and brought forth from earthquakes or volcanoes. And it comes to us from meteorites, falling from the sky. Both of these journeys speak of ancient origins and powerful forces. Yet, Peridot brings to mind the green of springtime and the time of new beginnings. It is a crystal of regeneration, bringing us closer to well-being and optimism. Growth and insight are hallmarks of this stone, but these factors are steeped in age and wisdom.
Magic of Peridot
General
Element: Earth
Gender: Unknown
Sabbat: Lughnassadh
Planet: Venus
Chakra: Heart, Solar Plexus
Zodiac: Leo, Virgo
To Clean: Smudge, Water, Full Moon
Birthstone: August
Spellwork
Calm
Luck
Shield
Sleep
Power
Healing
Fever
Liver
Gallbladder
Aging
Stress
Customs of Peridot
Tradition
Peridot is said to attract whatever you most want. A charm on a necklace will be better able to hear your heart’s desire.
Tradition
Consider a peridot adorned money clip to attract and hold wealth.
Science of Peridot
Geology
Name: Peridot
Family: Quartz
Mineral: Manganese and Iron
Formula: (Mg, Fe)2SiO4
Crystallography: Orthorhombic
Mohs Hardness: 6.5
Luster: Vitreous, glassy
Color: Green
Cleavage: Poor
Fracture: Conchoidal
Tenacity: Brittle
Primary Location: US, Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar
Sacred Story
The mighty and fierce volcano, Kīlauea on the island of Hawaii is the home of the deity Pele. She is the goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes. A demigod named Kamapua’a tried to impress Pele, but she rejected him and called him a pig. This leads to many arguments and insults between the two until Kamapua’a leaves Hawaii to start a family. Pele, belatedly realizing that she loves Kamapua’a, composes a love chant to win him back. The lush stone of peridot is formed deep inside the earth and is delivered to the surface by volcanoes like Kīlauea. In Hawaii, some call peridot the tears of Pele.
