Colour:
green, olive green, yellow-green, deep yellow.
Countries
found in: USA,
Australia, Brazil,
Kenya, Mexico,
China, Pakistan.
Also
sometimes known as olivine. Much of the world's peridot comes from the USA.
A significantly large amount of this is located on Native American Apache land and only Native Americans from the San Carlos
Apache reservation are allowed to mine this area.
Metaphysical
properties:
Peridot
has a wonderful vibrant, cleansing and rejuvenating energy. The slightly clear olive coloured green (most common) is often
captivating to look at. It has a warm and friendly kind of energy and is especially beneficial for cleansing and healing the
heart chakra and was used in this way by the Incas, Aztecs and Egyptians.
Its
free, open and forward moving energy can be used to help us feel the kind of energy that is needed for us to push forward
a more prosperous, unhindered growth and encourages us to breath deep fresh air into our lungs and realise the enjoyment that
can be had on planet earth.
