What is the Birthstone for the month of August?

Question

what is it associated with?

Answer 1

Peridot is the Modern stone, but stardonyx and sapphire are the traditional stone.

Answer 2

Peridot!!

Answer 3

Peridot, derived from the Greek word 'peridona', which means something like 'to give richness'

Peridot has been believed to cure diseases of the liver and difficulties with digestion. It is said to be a wonderful stone to help someone who is going through depression. Such usages date back to ancient Roman times when rings of peridot were worn to relieve depression. Peridot also has other psychological effects and uses. It can help one overcome hypochondria.  

Answer 4

The stone is a peridot.  I don't know with what it is associated.