Peridot is a stone that is a powerful cleanser.  In ancient times it was believed to ward away evil spirits and it's still a highly protective stone for the aura today.  It helps to purify the subtle and physical bodies as well as the mind.  It helps to release and clear any burdens, guilt or obsessions.  It shows you how to detach yourself from outside influences and to look within yourself and to your own higher energies for guidance.  It enahnces your confidence and assertion without any aggression.  It carries the gift of your inner radiance, sharpening your mind and opening it to new levels of awareness
 
Chakra: Solar Plexus & Heart
Country of Origin: China