Chrysolite

Chrysolite is a transparent or translucent, yellow or green semiprecious stone composed of silicates of magnesium and iron. It generally occurs in volcanic rocks (also, in dolomite and some types of limestone) in solid, crystalline, or granular form.

The name is from the Greek word khry·soli·thos, meaning “gold stone”. It seems that at least some ancients applied this name to various yellow-colored gems. The other name is peridot.

Chrysolite revered since the days of ancient Egypt. If legend is anything to go by it said Cleopatra never went anywhere without it. Its magical properties dispel fear and anxiety and attract love and money, making chrysolite one of the most sought after of semiprecious gemstones in the world.