#History of Peridot

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Valentine's Day Edition: Peridot Jewelry

Cleopatra wore Peridot jewelry, which upgraded its worth and expanded public interest in it. Peridot has been valued since forever ago. Peridot mining in Egypt started around 1500 BC. Peridot is alluded to as an old Jew, and the Book of Scriptures specifies it as one of the stones utilized in Aaron's breastplate and as one of the layers in the city of New Jerusalem's establishment.

[liquid-bonhomme]

These are months old but I thought I'd post them. SU Fan art I did for the Sai discord.

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Puppet History: -releases video about Cesare Borgia-

Assassin’s Creed fans EVERYWHERE: My time to shine.

[rainey-staerie-daize]

Something that I don't think ever got addressed: How old is Pearl?

If Pink's and White's pearls got swapped--possibly as punishment for something--then White wasn't always controlling Pink Pearl.

Which means our pearl (White Pearl? Rainbow Pearl?) might be way older than she thinks.

[arolesbianism]

Sometimes I just look at Isabeau and just know that if isat came out and I got into it when I was like 16 he would be my favorite character and I would've gone absolutely buck wild over this man and feel like he was laser targeting me. But alas Odile has a grip of steel on me rn due to her virtue of being a middle aged woman

[violetinkclouds]

It’s not in the past.

It’s not set in the past.

Why is it not set in the historic past???????????

I am. Disappointed. It’s like. Okay, so, it feels like we’re kind of getting the Kalos version of Eevee & Pikachu games. However!, instead of calling it something similar to that, it’s. It’s called a name that makes you think of ancient history. Of origins and discovery.

Maybe we’ll get lore answers and insights — hopefully we’ll get them — but it’s not going to be the same as traversing time and space to get them! To help find out how the legends started!

…granted, with the Kalos Legendary themes being life and death its entire possible there’s going to be deeper stuff happening. Then again it could also just be a sign that the new battle style is gonna send me off to meet Xerneas and Yvetal so often they get sick of me.

*sigh* …It didn’t even have to be millennial “ancient” history, it could’ve just been centurial “ancient” history…

Arceus dammit. _(┐「 ৴ ࠱)_ Happy Pokémon Day or whatever.

[sunsolii]

Napoleon's Marshals and their Birthstones Part 2

This is part 2 of my series where I list all 26 marshal's birthstones, I'll also be adding two non-marshals to the list ;). In this post I'll go over months May through August, the format will be the same as the last post. If you want to review the terms used in the post I'll put the link to the first part here .

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Emerald (May)

Marshals- Davout, Kellermann, Massena, Perignon, and Poniatowski

Type: Mineral

Group: Beryl (Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆)

Color: Green or bluish-green

Cleavage: Indistinct to none

Fracture: Conchoidal

Mohs Scale: 7.5-8

Luster: Vitreous

Streak: White

Fun Fact: Emerald is one of the four cardinal (most valuable) gemstones, along with diamond, ruby, and sapphire. Its value is due to the limited amount of beryllium (an element in beryl minerals) found in one location on the surface of the Earth, making it rare to find. An even rarer type of emerald is a trapiche emerald, which has the shape of a wheel, with each piece of emerald separated by the inclusion of black shale; the shale becomes less present as time passes. Its green color is due to the presence of chromium or vanadium in its chemical composition. Traces of iron make the color turn into a bluish or yellowish tint.

Pearl (June)

Marshals- N/A (Honorable mention: Joséphine de Beauharnais)

Type: Mineral

Group: Carbonate (CaCo₃)

Color: White, pink, silver, cream, iridescent, blue, gold

Cleavage: None

Fracture: Uneven

Mohs Scale: 2.5-4.5

Luster: Pearly

Streak: White

Fun Facts: Pearls are made either naturally or synthetically. Natural pearls are formed inside the soft tissue of various mollusk species like oysters and mussels when an irritant such as sand gets inside the mollusk. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk covers the object with a substance called nacre, a combination of aragonite and conchiolin. These layers build up over time until they create a pearl. Man-made or cultured pearls are formed when a small piece of a mussel shell is inserted into the mollusk's tissue, causing the mollusk to secrete nacre onto the shell piece. Under a controlled environment, pearls form a perfectly shaped sphere, rather than forming in irregular shapes like organic pearls form.

Ruby (July)

Marshals- Moncey, and Marmont

Type: Mineral

Group: Oxide (Al₂O₃)

Color: Blood red, orange red, pink, or purple red

Cleavage: Indistinct

Fracture: Conchoidal or splintery

Mohs Scale: 9

Luster: Vitreous

Streak: White

Fun Fact: Rubies have the same chemical composition as sapphires, making them the same type of mineral (corundum), the only difference being that rubies are red due to chromium in their crystal lattice, while sapphires are blue, but it does come in different colors [1]. Rubies are not only known for their use in expensive jewelry but also for having major cultural significance ranging from ancient to modern times. In ancient Greece, rubies were thought to preserve mental and physical strength. Many Greek warriors wore talismans with rubies as protection when heading into battles [2].

Peridot (August)

Marshals- Bessières (Honorable mention: Napoleon Bonaparte)

Type: Mineral

Group: Silicate ((Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄)

Color: Green, yellowish-green, olive-green

Cleavage: Poor

Fracture: Conchoidal

Mohs Scale: 6.5-7

Luster: Vitreous or greasy

Streak: Colorless

Fun Fact: Peridot can be dissolved in hydrochloric acid, creating a gelatinous silica form. It was first discovered on the volcanic island of Zabargad in the Red Sea (located near Egypt) 3,500 years ago. The largest known peridot was also discovered in Egypt, weighing approximately 319 carats. The Egyptians were very fond of peridot and believed it to be the gemstone of the sun god Ra, giving it the name the 'evening emerald.' When determining the value of a peridot, its color plays an important role. Peridots with a pure green hue are more desirable than those with a yellowish tint (high iron levels are present). Peridot is also the gemstone with the most inclusions visibly present, which can affect its value, but it is often attributed to it being part of its natural structure.

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Sources:

Emerald: King, H. M. (n.d.). Emerald. geology. https://geology.com/gemstones/emerald/

Pearl: MAT, M. (2023, August 26). Pearl: Mineral, gemstone: Properties, formation, occurrence. Geology Science. https://geologyscience.com/minerals/organic-minerals/pearl/?amp

Ruby: [1] King, H. M. (n.d.). Ruby and Sapphire. geology. https://geology.com/gemstones/ruby-and-sapphire/

[2] MAT, M. (2023, April 25). Ruby: Properties, formation, occurrence " Geology science. Geology Science. https://geologyscience.com/gemstone/ruby/?amp

Peridot: MAT, M. (2023, August 29). Peridot : Gemstone, properties, occurrence and uses " geology science. Geology Science. https://geologyscience.com/gemstone/peridot/?amp

[aquamarine-dream-queen]

Jewel-uary Day 31: Peridot

As the last jewel of Jewel-uary, the peridot is most famous birthstone for Leo.

-Bonus-

Happy birthday, Justin Timberlake! Branch is ready to show his happy colors for this celebration.

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‼️Warning sleep deprived infodump/ rant/jokey vent jsjsjs‼️

I don’t think the moose toys writers in 2017 creating “Paint the Town Rainbow” a Rainbow Kate Shoppie Doll Original knew it would have me sobbing/fueling my spiral at midnight lmao

​​For context the shopkins and shoppies pulled an all nighter party and woke up having to clean it all up to avoid littering so Rainbow Kate (her personality is parties) was like nuh uh guys let’s sing a (kinda gay they’re all gay) song about avoiding our problems and filling our lives with shiny distractions and friendship :D

-definitely not my summer blues of distracting myself with meaningless time wasters to procrastinate anything actually getting done and uh oh schools coming arghh also it’s my cats birthday so I shouldn’t be sad cause she old n I’m scared and a child mindset cause shopkins argggg😎😎

But anyway have this whatever this is from the same episode I need to post more about my little silly food guys they’re so strange I HATE how much I adore them/hj💀(it’s Apple Blossom and Pineapple Lily btw)

[palomaanisa]

Peridot History, Mining, Healing Properties, Uses, Benefits

Peridot is a gemstone whose history is filled with mythology, lore & discovery. It is believed that the term peridot may come from the Arabic word faridat, which means gem. Some also believe that it comes from the Greek word peridona, which means giving plenty. The Egyptians mined peridot on the Red Sea island of Zabargad, which is now known as St. John’s Island. They believed that peridot had magical properties that included protection from nightmares and provided good luck and power. They also called it the “gem of the sun.” In Hawaiian culture, peridot is associated with Pele, the volcano goddess.

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While we mainly follow Arno's personal conflicts, driven by cynicism brought on by grief over his personal relationships, I think a lot about how he viewed larger French society and the time he was living through.

There's a brief moment where, at the beginning of the revolution, he says something to the effect of, "The people want to be free!" and that's the most explicit indication of how he felt about the Revolution's role in fighting classism. It suggests that he supported the idea of the French people rising up for their rights.

He himself was raised by a nobleman, albeit in a role where he was perhaps a well-treated servant. He personally has a spat with Olivier, the head...servant? Groomsman? Whom he had to answer to.

When he kills King of Thieves, he sees for himself through his memories that François De La Serre -- despite having been a good man who became his surrogate father without a moment's hesitation -- was a pompous aristocrat himself, immediately dismissing the King of Thieves and his "affairs of rats."

Arno strikes me as an intelligent man -- emotionally, intellectually, and strategically -- underneath his shitty, shitty coping mechanisms. Like, this is the kind of person who understands why he's self-destructing and how to stop it, but spirals anyway.

So I wonder what was going through his mind when he saw for himself that François De La Serre, while having great ideals that were struck down by evil men, was in some ways someone whose own arrogance brought him down? I wonder if it was a hard lesson where he had to learn that someone who was good to him was part of the problem in his society, where the working class was underrepresented in politics and dispossessed of basic human needs?

If he hadn't been wrapped up in the Assassin-Templar conflict, would Arno have been a Revolutionary himself? Or at least a supporter?

At what point in the Revolution did he become disillusioned with it? At the start of the Reign of Terror? When the populace started scapegoating other commoners?

We mainly follow Arno's interpersonal relationships, but I think a lot of his cynicism is driven by ideology and massive historical events happening around him. We're all affected by our surroundings, even if we don't consciously feel it. He went from a young, rule-breaking man to someone who was supportive -- even optimistic -- about a revolution that could change his society, only for it to devolve into carnage and just create another system where innocent people have to suffer due to the opinions of a few influential ones.

Also, he owns a cafe where people regularly gather to talk revolution and watch plays made for social commentary. You can't tell me he isn't swayed by what he sees.

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@hesitationss jfdlkajfkldsjflsajdfls;s

What might be some of the most interesting places to visit in Manchuria aside from the ice shows in Harbin?

Manchuria no longer exists.

Google 'Dongbei things to do'.

Good luck 😐👍🏼

[itsbulkgemstones]

"Peridot: A Gem of Ancient Wisdom and Healing"

Introduction:

Peridot's Ancient Origins and Spiritual Significance Peridot, a gem with a rich history and profound spiritual significance, has been cherished throughout the ages. In this article, we'll embark on a journey to explore the captivating world of Peridot, uncovering its origins, historical associations, and its role in healing and spirituality.

The Birth of Peridot:

The Gem of the Sun Peridot, often referred to as "The Gem of the Sun," has a history dating back to 1500 B.C. Its name evolved from the Arabic word "faridata," which means gem. It was originally discovered on Topazo Island in the Egyptian Red Sea, making Peridot one of the world's oldest gemstones. This gemstone was historically known as Olivine and sometimes Chrysolite. It retains its status as the National Gem of Egypt, a testament to its enduring allure.

The Gem in Ancient History:

Peridot in Biblical Context Peridot has a significant place in history and was the second stone used to adorn Lucifer, according to the Bible. It was also listed in the High Priest's breastplate and was procured from the Hebrew word "pitdah," which translates to Topaz. The gem's most exquisite specimens are found in the border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan, while vibrant light green Peridots with silky luster are sourced from Myanmar. Some Peridots from Arizona are typically more yellowish or golden-brownish in tint.

Quality and Distinction:

Measuring Peridot's Worth Peridot's quality is primarily determined by its color, with pure green Peridot being the rarest and most highly prized. The most elegant Peridots are found in Myanmar and Pakistan. The gem's price depends on factors such as carat value, color, size, and overall quality. For instance, a ring with a silver frame may cost around $25, while individual stones can reach nearly $900 per carat.

Durability and Usage in Jewelry:

Peridot's Place in Adornments With a hardness rating of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, Peridot is durable enough for jewelry but should be worn with care to avoid damage. This transparent olive-green to yellow-green gemstone is used in various jewelry items, including rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The gem's beauty and versatility have made it a popular choice among jewelry enthusiasts.

The Healing Power of Peridot:

A Stone of Positivity and Prosperity Peridot, often called an "evening emerald" due to its light green color, is believed to stock positive energy. It is essential for those facing traumatic emotional circumstances and is associated with prosperity and happiness. This gemstone symbolizes strength and is recognized for its high vibrational Heart Chakra crystal properties. The Bible also mentions its healing properties, as it was worn in a frame of gold to dispel "The Terrors" of the night and safeguard against evil spirits.

Peridot for Mental Clarity and Calm:

A Gem of Love and Integrity Peridot is linked to peace, love, and probity, infusing a sense of integrity in those who wear it. It fosters open-mindedness and relaxation while promoting healthy relationship values. Amulets with Peridots offer healing for asthma and sinuses, and the gemstone's vibrant energy can dispel negative emotions, fear, depression, and jealousy, making way for a more calm and cheerful mindset.

Peridot's Vibrant Allure:

A Gemstone for All Occasions Peridot's vibrancy increases with the depth of its color, making it a standout gemstone for rings, pendants, and necklaces. Whether for personal adornment or as a gift, Peridot's charm is bound to leave a lasting impression. Its versatile and dynamic nature ensures it always looks stunning, offering a sense of vitality and connection to the wearer.

Conclusion:

Peridot, with its ancient history and multifaceted significance, is more than just a gemstone—it's a symbol of strength, healing, and love. From its biblical references to its use in healing practices, Peridot's story is one of enduring beauty and spiritual wisdom. Whether worn for its aesthetic appeal or its metaphysical properties, Peridot shines as a gem of profound meaning and timeless elegance.

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Top Femslash Ships Bracket - Round 3

This poll is a celebration of fandom and fandom history; we're aware that there are certain issues with some of the listed pairings and sources, but they are a part of that history. Please do not take this as an endorsement of anything included in the bracket, and refrain from harassment.

[theenbyofsongbirdsandsnakes]

Hear me out what if in empires season two (and a possible season three) since flower husbands only had one date, nature wives aren’t canon, and Joey and Xornoth was over all just weird only Lizzie and Joel’s relationship is recorded in the prerapture history books.

Then you end up with things like, “Though Scott of Rivendale could always be seen wearing a wedding band no one is quite sure who he got married to and many historians believe that he wore it to get rid of people asking for his hand in marriage.” Then an image is included and it’s a golden ring with cod carved in it and emeralds between each one.

The same thing happens with Jimmy, “The Cod Father never wedded anyone but did wear this ring, possibly to avoid the trouble of being an unmarried royal.” Then bam! It’s a white gold ring with antlers carved into it and sapphires in between each!

Then with nature wives their rings are made of dark oak wood and have a vine pattern carved into them with emeralds and amethyst for the leaves and flowers. And then historians think that these clearly aren’t wedding rings since they aren’t nearly fancy enough.

Also bonus head canon about Joel and Lizzie’s wedding rings. Joel preposed to Lizzie with a gold ring that had a diamond on it. At their wedding Lizzie gave Joel a silver ring with Lapis and Prismarine creating a glowberry pattern on it. Joel gave Lizzie a gold ring that had peridot and amber making wave shapes.

[peyton--warren]

That is stunning. I'm a sucker for history mixed with Peridots.

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant 9 Carat Gold and adorned with green Peridots, creamy Pearls and a violet Amethyst in the centre, circa 1900