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I am Peridot. I have been adored since ancient times, and I rival the
green of a new spring day. I trace my history back more than 3,500 years
when I was prized by the ancient Egyptians. Hawaiian legend called me
the divine tears wept by Pele, goddess of the volcano.
Much of today's Peridot comes from Arizona. Some are also mined in
China, Myanmar (Burma) and Pakistan. Peridot is readily available in most
sizes and a variety of shapes.
Like many of the world's popular colored gemstones, Peridot has been
credited with a host of magical powers and healing properties, such as
protection against nightmares and possessing the power to ward off evil.
The birthstone for August, Peridot is also the suggested gemstone gift
for the sixteenth wedding anniversary.
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