Interesting Properties of Peridot
Peridot is one of August’s birthstones and has also been a tradition for 16th year marriage anniversaries. It is said to bring good health and sleep as well as act as a balancing stone for emotions and relationships. This green stone has many properties.
The Three Birthstones of August
Did you know that August has three different birthstones? While it is common for many months to have two different birthstones (due to there being a “modern” birthstone and a “traditional” birthstone), August has a second modern birthstone. Its modern birthstones are peridot and Spinel, while the traditional birthstone is Sardonyx.