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Emerald Facts



Astrology

Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain

Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries

Planet
Venus, Mercury

Element of Planets
Earth

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
Gold

Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja

Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby

Powers
Protection, Love, Courage

Birthstone

Planetary
Taurus

Talisman
Gemini

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
Hard

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous

Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli

Dispersion
0.01 58

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index
1.565-1.602

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Hexagonal

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070

Clarity
-

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health

Digestive
Supports digestive health

Psychology
Love

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Love

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Emerald Effects

Emeralds are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Emerald is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Emerald effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Emerald Benefits can be reaped, when Emerald stone is worn daily by a Taurus, Gemini and Aries individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Venus and Mercury's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Emerald Specifications

Emerald Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Emerald, we provide you with a few prominent Emerald facts.

The gem is commonly found in Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico and Spain.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Emerald. It is mainly composed of Be3Al2SiO6. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Taurus, Gemini and Aries.

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