Literary notes about Peridot (AI summary)
In literary texts, "peridot" is often evoked not only as a precious gemstone but also as a descriptor for a distinctive, vibrant green hue. Its use underscores qualities of luminosity and natural vitality—with some authors contrasting its deep, olive-green tone against lighter greeny‐yellow variants to evoke a sense of both mystery and organic splendor ([1]). In mineralogical contexts, texts classify peridot alongside other gems ([2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]), highlighting its role as a standard of rare color and allure. Moreover, in symbolic passages concerning ancient adornments or ritual regalia, peridot’s color connotes both prestige and subtle power, even serving as a substitute for other gems in sacred vestments ([8], [9], [10]). This multifaceted treatment reinforces peridot’s enduring literary appeal as a signifier of refined yet earthy beauty.
- This gem is of a light greeny-yellow; when deep olive green it is known as a Peridot, when yellowish-green as True Olivine.
— from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky - PERIDOT CHRYSOLITE—OLIVINE Crystalline System : Orthorhombic.
— from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky - Diamond May Emerald June Pearl Moonstone 320 July Ruby August Sardonyx Peridot September Sapphire October Opal Tourmaline November Topaz December
— from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz - The topaz of the ancients was unquestionably the gem commonly called chrysolite at present (olivine, peridot).
— from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz - Chrysolite (olivine, peridot), to exert its full power, required to be set in gold; worn in this way it dispelled the vague terrors of the night.
— from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz - The topaz of the ancients is not the topaz of today, but is identified with the stone known to us as the chrysolite or peridot.
— from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky - The peridot was known as “ the ” precious stone, and was often valued more than the diamond.
— from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky - The second stone of the Breastplate is given as PITDAH, variously interpreted as a Topaz, Peridot, Yellowish-green Serpentine, Diamond and Chrysolite.
— from The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones by Isidore Kozminsky - In the case of the later breastplate we may substitute the peridot.
— from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz - Arizona Agatized wood, azur-malachite, turquoise, garnet, peridot.
— from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz
