Gemstones For The Month Of August ratnabhagya.com

Peridot is the most popular stone for August, and it also has a historical background. It is one of the oldest gemstones in the world, with documents dating back to 1500 BC. indicating that the peridot was mined. In classical civilizations, the main source of peridot was a Red Sea island in Egypt, and some historians also believe that Cleopatra's famous emeralds were originally peridot. The manufacture of peridot is different from other gemstones. Most gemstones are produced in the earth's crust. Peridot and diamonds, on the other hand, are formed deeper in the earth, in the core. Peridot occurs in magma in the outer core, at depths from 20 to 55 kilometers. It comes to the surface as a result of tectonic or volcanic action. Diamonds, on the other hand, are formed deeper in the mantle, 100 to 150 kilometers below the surface, under extremely high pressures and temperatures. Peridot has a mysterious image and was once seen as a talisman. It is said to clear intruders, reduce anxiety and cure asthma. It is probably strongest when placed in gold.