Peridot is a variety of olivine. It is part of the orthorhombic crystal system and has a vitreous luster. Peridot is rich in magnesium and has an iron content that gives the gem its green coloring. The shades of Peridot range from yellow-green to olive green and dark green. The meaning of Peridot is purpose and focus.

Pure of heart, bringer of light, and never shying away from its playful side, Peridot is always the belle of the ball. This gorgeous gemstone is connected to the heart chakra and is always ready to help crack your love wide open so you can share in the sublime joy of the universe. To open the heart, it's important to loosen your grip on anxiety, to let go of envious thoughts, and to let clarity lead the way out of old barren fields and into bright and sunny new pastures.

A bringer of life and light, Peridot truly blooms into its own when it comes to mental and emotional healing properties. One of the most potent healing crystals, Peridot is sure to stabilize your moods and encourage you to bask in the glow of a life well-lived. For those who need a little help in letting go of egocentric behaviors such as jealousy, resentment and spite, Peridot invites you to put down all that weighty baggage and go empty-handed and pure of heart out into the world. It is such a great stone at encouraging you to let it all go and rid yourself of problematic behavior patterns that don’t serve anyone and simply clog up space in the heart.

As Peridot is busy washing out all those negative emotions, it can be a great stone to alleviate stress and anxiety. When we are marred by jealousy, resentment, bitterness and holding into baggage and grudges, our whole body and mind can tip over into anxious thinking. This way of affecting sleep, wellness, and emotional balance as a whole. As the twinkling green gemstone invites you to purge your heart and soul, it leaves a lightness that feels like stepping into sheer sunlight.

Peridot is also sometimes called The Study Stone, thanks to its innate ability to invite the mind to focus. If you find that when you sit down to do something a thousand threads keep distracting you, this could be the perfect companion to set your mind on getting the job done. This is a gemstone that gives you the focus and energy you need to persevere so matter how taxing a task. It’s a great stone to have when you are faced with an academic challenge that needs to be solved.