Peridot meaning & facts
Peridot is a birthstone for August. Peridot is linked with strength, good fortune and warding off negativity.
- Birth month
- August
- Colour
- Lime to olive green
- Mineral
- Olivine (forsterite)
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5–7
- Main sources
- Arizona (USA), Pakistan, Myanmar and China
Peridot facts
- Peridot forms deep in the Earth's mantle and reaches the surface through volcanic activity.
- Peridot crystals have been found in meteorites.
- It is one of the few gems that occurs in only one colour: green.
Birthstones by month
Frequently asked questions
What does peridot mean?
Peridot is linked with strength, good fortune and warding off negativity.
What month is peridot the birthstone for?
Peridot is a birthstone for August. The other August birthstones are Spinel and Sardonyx.
How hard is peridot?
Peridot rates 6.5–7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which runs from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
Gemstone meanings are traditional beliefs, shared for interest rather than as proven properties.