Crystal system: Orthorhombic.
Cell salt: Magnesium iron silicate.
Colour: Yellow-green; dark yellow-green (Olivine). Energy: Electric.
Element: Earth and fire.
Planet/sign: Venus/Taurus; Sun/Leo; Mars-Pluto/ Scorpio.
Uses: Peridot is both a receiver and transmitter of healing energy. It is a helpful agent in clearing emotional and physical congestion.
There is a connection between Peridot and the digestive, assimilative and eliminatory systems and it may be used to bring light into the dark, hidden regions of the bowel.
While Peridot is strong and resistant, it has been known to sustain damage if the central nervous system is unduly stressed or permeated with ‘ atmospheric, auric, or physical toxins. Many years ago, the Peridot set into my quartz crystal pendulum became chipped at a time when I was under extreme duress. The stone had absorbed all the bad vibes
that were transmitted in my direction. I worked to clear the energy from the stone and could not use it for a long time thereafter. One day, several years later, I once again picked up the pendulum. Upon close inspection, the chip was no longer visible. The stone had healed and once again enjoys gainful employment as a divinatory tool and protective amulet.
OLIVINE is a darker close relative of Peridot crystal. The same medicinal uses apply to Olivine.