August Birthstone is Peridot

Peridot is a magnesium iron silicate mineral with a harness of 7. Its crystal system is orthorhombic and it general forms in short, compact prisms which are vertically striated. It’s olive to lime green color is caused by iron. The name Peridot is of Greek origin, but the original meaning is not known. Important sources of Peridot are Pakistan, Burma, Australia, Brazil, South Africa and the United States.

Since ancient times, Peridot was viewed as a symbol of the sun, and in Greece it was believed to confer the energy of royalty to the wearer.
Intuitive sources say that these stones are little green nuggets of positive power.

It can be sued to cleanse and to stimulate the heart and solar plexus charkas, bringing oneness and acceptance in the intellectual pursuit of matters of love and relationships. The vibration of Peridot brings an inner sense of warmth and wellbeing, like sunshine on a spring day.