With its beautiful green colour peridot is one of those rare gemstones that come in only one colour. … Given its colour and energetic properties, peridot is often considered a stone for opening the heart, as well as for attracting abundance, family harmony and good luck. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August.  It can be found in the Canary Islands, China, Brazil, Norway, Hawaii, Australia, Pakistan and South Africa.