Peridote

The exact origin of peridot is still unclear today. A synonym for the mineral is olivine (lat. olivia=olive), which refers to the yellow-green to olive-green colour of the mineral.

Peridot is found in Norway, Arizona/USA, Egypt, Pakistan, Burma and China.

Its colour varies from olive green, yellow green to brownish.


Mineral class of the island silicates
Formula: (Mg,Fe)2(SiO4) + Al,Ca,Mn,Ni,Co,Cr,Ti

Mohs hardness: 6.5 - 7
Density: 3.27 - 3.37
cleavage: imperfect, brittle, small-shell fracture
Stroke colour: white
Transparency: transparent

Healing properties
Promotes energy, learning ability, dissolves grief, anger, self-reproach and feelings of guilt.