peridot

Meanings

• noun

  A bright green to olive-green mineral predominantly composed of magnesium iron silicate. It is the gemstone variety of the mineral olivine.

  - "The ring I bought for you is set with a beautiful peridot."
  - "Peridot is one of the oldest known gemstones, with records dating back to 1500 B.C."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peridot
dot , spot , rot , mop , top

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Variants

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peridot , peridotic , peridots

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Etymology

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From the Arabic 'faridat', meaning 'gem', via Old French 'peridot' or Latin 'peridotus'.

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Trivia

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1. Peridot is the birthstone for August.

2. Peridot is the only gemstone that forms in volcanic environments.

3. Peridot is sometimes referred to as 'the evening emerald' due to its green color, which is more pronounced in artificial light.

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Related Concepts

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1. Olivine: A magnesium iron silicate mineral, the mineralogical source of peridot.

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Culture

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In ancient Egypt, peridot was believed to protect its wearer from 'evil', and was considered a gift from the god Ra. It was also used in the breastplate of Aaron, as described in the Bible.

How to Memorize "peridot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bright, vibrant green gemstone. Visualize its shape and size. Imagine it set in a piece of jewelry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peridot' with the color green. Associate it with the ancient Egyptians and their belief in its protective properties.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Peridot, a precious stone, is often found in the red hot zone.' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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