peridot
noun
per·i·dot ˈper-ə-ˌdät 
-ˌdō(t)
-ˌdō(t) : a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine used as a gem
peridotic
ˌper-ə-ˈdä-tik
adjective -ˈdō-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Currently #1 on my wishlist is this neon green ring by Jupiter with a matching peridot stone—which just so happens to be my birthstone! 
Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 This multicolor gemstone necklace features one stone for each of the seven chakras (tourmaline, carnelian, citrine, peridot, turquoise, lapis lazuli and amethyst), with each stone meant to support one of the human chakras, or energy centers. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Before that, the two birthstones for August were peridot and sardonyx. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 The result, a day or two later: a bracing peridot spirit electrified with the essence of the herb. Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 7 July 2022 There is a also vintage Boivin design in the sale, a pair of earrings made in 1945 of 18-karat yellow gold set with aquamarine, chrysoberyl, peridot and citrine. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 19 May 2021 Today, white or black stone cuffs, like the black jade design with pearls and diamonds as well as designs like the gold cuff with peridot, blue topaz, and diamonds, are highly coveted among women of style. The Editors, Town & Country, 19 Oct. 2020 Olivine is the term for a family of volcanic rocks that includes the gemstone form known as peridot or chrysolite. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 11 June 2020 The gemstone, commonly known as peridot, the August birthstone, is also extremely abundant. Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, 16 Dec. 2019 See More
Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 This multicolor gemstone necklace features one stone for each of the seven chakras (tourmaline, carnelian, citrine, peridot, turquoise, lapis lazuli and amethyst), with each stone meant to support one of the human chakras, or energy centers. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Before that, the two birthstones for August were peridot and sardonyx. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 The result, a day or two later: a bracing peridot spirit electrified with the essence of the herb. Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 7 July 2022 There is a also vintage Boivin design in the sale, a pair of earrings made in 1945 of 18-karat yellow gold set with aquamarine, chrysoberyl, peridot and citrine. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 19 May 2021 Today, white or black stone cuffs, like the black jade design with pearls and diamonds as well as designs like the gold cuff with peridot, blue topaz, and diamonds, are highly coveted among women of style. The Editors, Town & Country, 19 Oct. 2020 Olivine is the term for a family of volcanic rocks that includes the gemstone form known as peridot or chrysolite. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 11 June 2020 The gemstone, commonly known as peridot, the August birthstone, is also extremely abundant. Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, 16 Dec. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
French péridot, from Old French peritot
First Known Use
circa 1706, in the meaning defined above