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Crystals, Minerals & Gemstones
Peridot
"Gem of the Sun"
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JThe Ancients called Peridot as the gem of the sun and believed to dissolve enchantments, evil spirits and the powers of darkness. Peridot is also known as Olivine, Chrysolite, Evening Emerald, Forsterite and Fayalite. The names given to this stone have caused confusion through centuries.
Evening Emerald came about during the days when any less expensive gem was given fanciful names based on the major gems such as: Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire or Diamonds. Chrysolite was a popular choice by scholars and jewelers. The gem Chrysoberyl was called "Oriental-Chrysolite" or "Brazilian Chrysoberyl" and Beryl was called "Aquamarine-Chrysolite". Topaz was referred to as "Saxony-Chrysolite".
Mineralogist uses the term "Olivine" for this gem, but calls Olivine rich rock "Peridotite". Forsterite refers to pure magnesium silicate while Fayalite refers to pure iron silicate and the mineralogical terms used by Mineralogist.
Today, Gemologist prefers the name "Peridot" believing Chrysolite to be confusing with other Chryso-prefixed gems.
The gem quality Peridot comes from the Ancient source of Zagbargad Island of the Red Sea, also called by Egyptians as Zebirget, referred as the "Serpent Isles, and in modern age known as St. John's Island.
Name:
Peridot comes from the old French word "Peritot" which is of uncertain origin. "Peritot" means unclear, probably due to the inclusions and cloudy nature of large stones. In Arabic word "faridat" means gem. Peridot is mentioned in the Bible under the Hebrew name of "pitdah". Peridot gems along with other gems were probably used in the fabled Breastplates of the Jewish High Priest, artifacts that have never been found. The Greeks and Romans referred to Peridot as "topazion and topazius", later given to "topaz". Beginning the 13th Century England, it was named Peridota and later was shortened to Peridot. The older term of "Chrysolite" is from the Greek word golden and stone.
Scientific Properties:
Color: Yellow-green, olive-green, brownish, golden
Hardness: 6 1/2 - 7
Crystal Systems: Orthorhombic; short, compact prisms
Chemical Composition: (Mg, Fe) 2 SiO4 magnesium iron silicates
Fluorescence: None
Uses: Gemstone, ornamental use
Source: Australia, Arizona, Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, Gila County, Hawaii, Myanmar, Chihuahua Mexico, Pakistan, and worldwide
Associated Minerals: Emerald, Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, and Topaz
Historical Presence:
P1500 B.C. - ancient Papyri records mining of these yellow-green stones, highly prized by Egyptian Kings
Crusaders - Peridot gem was presented to the Church Treasuries and called it emeralds. Today, many of the emeralds held in the church inventories are actually deep colored Peridot.
10th Century - believed Chrysolite is the stone of the Apostle Bartholomew based upon treatise by 10th Century writer Andreas, Bishop of Ceasaria. He is one of the earliest writers to associate the foundation stones of revelations with the 12 apostles.
De Viritibus Lapidum - Damigron states - perforated, threaded on a stiff hair and worn around the left arm overcomes demon
The Lapidaire of Chevalier - Jen de Mandeville states - Chrysolite is the color of green seawater and glitters like gold; when put in the sun, will sparkle like fire - good for those who dabble in necromancy, found in Ethiopia. When worn, provides protection from fear, or as a suspect of evil doings, as a talisman to be able to enter wherever one wants to go. Peridot must be encased in gold and worn on the left side.
De Lapidibus of 1531 - Marbod prescribes the stone to relieve "vague terrors of night". Full protection is gained if the stone is pierced and strung on the hair of an ass and attached to the left arm.
19th Century - William Jones stated Chrysolite expelled phantoms and rid people of their follies; when bound round with gold and carried in the left hand this stone dispersed night hags
20th Century - the stone continued to enhance healing and spiritual growth, highly recommended stone for healer and psychic counselors.
Metaphysical healers - prescribe it for the heart, lungs, spleen, stomach ulcers and intestinal tract. This gem is said to strengthen eyesight, particularly in conditions of astigmatism and nearsightedness. Midwives used Peridot as a birthing facilitator - they claim it stimulates contractions and causes dilation of the birth canal
Myths, Legends & Lore:
"Egyptians Kings"
Legends says the inhabitans of the Serpent Isles were forced to collect the gems from the Pharaohs treasury. The island was guarded by jealous watchers with orders to kill any treaspassers. The gems due to its radiance, glitters after nightfall, which the miners would mark the spot for retrieval on the following day.
Ptolemy II was said to have had a carved statue of his wife Arsinoe from a single block of thhe gem - the actual carving of the stone is likely from a massive piece of fluor-spar.
Metaphysical Use and Properties:
CHAKRA (S): Heart & Solar Plexus
VIBRATION: Number 5, 6 & 7
ZODIAC: Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and Sagittarius
ATTRIBUTES:
Peridot is an excellent aura protection, in ancient times believed to keep away evil spirits. This stone is a powerful cleanser, releasing and neutralizing toxins on all levels, purifies the subtle and physical bodies and the mind. It opens, cleanses, and activates heart and solar plexus chakras and releases "old baggage", burdens, guilt or obsessions. Peridot assists one to move forward rapidly, this visionary crystal help you to understand your destiny and your spiritual purpose. It alleviates jealousy, resentment, spite, and anger and reduces stress. It enhances assertion without aggression and attuned to the attainment of spiritual truth and regulates the cycles of life. Peridot sharpens the mind, banishes lethargy, can aid to admit mistakes and moving on and can greatly improve difficult situations.
HEALING:
This mineral has a tonic effect, it heals and regenerates tissues, strengthens the metabolism and benefits the skin. Peridot aids the heart, thymus, lungs, gallbladder, spleen, intestinal tract, ulcers, and strengthening the eyes. It aids childbirth strengthening the muscle contractions but lessening pain. It balances bipolar disorders and overcomes hypochondria. Wear at the throat or appropriate especially over the liver in contact with the skin.
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Raven
of Raven Crystals
Reiki Level 3 & Quantum Touch Healer
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Raven is a Pacific Islander born and raised in the Philippines. She has a degree in Bachelor of Science and Business Administration and attended two years of graduate school. Raven lives with her husband and son in Las Vegas, Nevada. She created an e-commerce business, Raven Crystals guided with love, intuition, and the spiritual magical energy of the Raven.
Raven is a Reiki Level 3 Practitioner and a student of Quantum Touch Healing. She channels Reiki Energy daily for distant healings and practices hands on healing several times a week.
Raven became interested in healing stones when she first became a student of Reiki. She was delighted with the beauty and qualities of the stones and decided she wanted to share them with friends and family. She began purchasing stones and studying the healing properties of each stone. Her desire grew and she wanted to provide unique, rare and hard to find items, as they were the most intriguing in shape and have such radiant colors along with their extraordinary energy and healing properties.
Raven has created an e-commerce business with the intention of sending Love, Light and Peace to everyone receiving Earth’s children from the mineral kingdom. She personally selects each specimen and provides an abundance of information about each crystal and mineral on display.
Raven has created several one of a kind new age products; Raven Energy Wands, the Antahkarana Grid with crystals and minerals and several display ideas found only at Raven Crystals.
To learn more about Crystals and the Mineral Kingdom or learning about Reiki, please contact Raven or visit Raven Crystals.
Contact Information:
Phone: 702-218-9985
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