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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.

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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.

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