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Emerald Information



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 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.

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