Peridot, popularly known as ‘Olivine stone’ or ‘Evening Emerald’ in English and
‘Jabargad’ in Urdu, is a green colored semi-precious gemstone from the Olivine family. Gemological
properties of Peridot like presence of Iron and average to decent hardness of 7 on Moh’s scale makes it a frequently used
gemstone in jewelry. Also, it is one of the oldest
gemstones known to exist in ancient civilizations like Egypt. Metaphysical significance and high abundance made Peridot a popular gemstone among different cultures. In vedic astrology, it is recognized as an effective substitute of
Emerald. Being associated with planet Mercury, peridot is known to boost intelligence and communication of the wearer. Due to its rich green color and high luster, peridot is also used in making jewelry.