Peridot: A gem mined in antiquity on the Egyptian island of St. John, in the Red Sea. It is a golden-green variety of a mineral called olivine, and includes hues from leek-green to yellow-green. Because of its distinctive green colour, this gem has alternately been confused with emerald and chrysoberyl. Though customarily faceted, peridot has also been polished in a process called Tumbling, or sometimes set in its natural, raw form…………………. Peridot - a variety of Olivine…Hardness is 6.5…. Composition is (Mg,Fe)2(SiO)4 ……Lessens reception of information from higher self. Encourages an openness of solar plexus and allows for less tense situations…… Physically it Rids toxins, stimulates complete tissue regeneration of the body and builds vibration remedies to work more effectively. Strengthens the spleen and the pancreas……. Emotionally it Rids behaviour that is not conducive to the unfoldment of self. Lessens nervousness and balances and aligns the energy to heal the ego.