Peridot

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The Other Green Gem

Peridot is the birthstone for all those born in August, which is fitting as August is a flaming-hot furnace of a month, and peridot is formed from liquified rock found deep inside the earth’s mantle where temperatures hover at a balmy 5,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Eventually, molten lava brings peridot to the surface to be discovered and worn as beautiful birthstone jewelry. As Paris Hilton would say, “That’s hot!”