Peridot combines distinction with subtlety.
Gemstone Family: Minerals
Colour: Ranges from yellow-green to olive green, depending iron impurities.
Crystal symmetry: Orthorhombic
Origin: China, Pakistan, United States, Myanmar, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa
Durability: Mohs Hardness: 6.5 - 7
Care: Clean using soapy water and a soft cloth.
History: An early Greek belief was that peridot had the ability to ward off evil spirits. However in order for it to do so, the stone needed to be pierced, threaded on the hair of an ass, and tied around the left arm of the wearer.