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Peridot is the birthstone for August.
In ancient times, Peridot was said to have the power to drive away evil spirits and was considered to be even more effective when the stone was set in gold. Peridot was also said to strengthen the power of any medicine drunk from goblets carved
from the gemstone.
Small crystals of Peridot are often found in the rocks created by volcanoes, but it can also can be found in meteors that fall to earth! A few samples of extraterrestrial Peridot have even been faceted into gems!
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