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Emerald
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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
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be3Al2SiO6

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 58 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

1.565-1.602
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0040-0.0070
0 0.296
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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

Emerald Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Emerald Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Emerald information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Emerald is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Emerald such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Emerald details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico and Spain.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey.
  • Chemical Formula: Be3Al2SiO6.
  • Powers: Protection, Love and Courage.