Emerald
Emerald Gemstone is quite a precious stone that comes from mineral Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) family. Beryl has a hardness of 7.5–eight at the Mohs scale. Most emeralds are extraordinarily included, so their toughness (resistance to breakage) is assessed as usually poor. Emerald is a cyclosilicate.
Who should wear Emeralds?
Mercury is the planet that rules those born in Gemini. Emerald (Panna) is the gemstone of Mercury and is beneficial to those who wear this precious gemstone. It helps to improve thinking skills as we tend to overuse our intellect which can lead to anxiety disorders.
Types of Emeralds:
Quality
Geologically, color is divided into three components: hue, saturation and tone. Emerald Gemstone come in hues ranging from yellow-green to blue-green, with green always being the dominant hue.
Yellow and blue are common secondary hues found in Emerald. Only medium to dark tone gemstones are considered emeralds. The finest emeralds are about 75% tone on the scale, 0% tone is colorless and 100% is opaque black.
Benefits
- Wearing an emerald gives strength to the planet Mercury located in the person's horoscope.
- It enhances the intellectual capacity of a person and develops reasoning ability and arithmetic skills.
FAQs
Emeralds are said to be associated with positive energy and are believed to bring harmony, balance, and prosperity. They are also thought to promote emotional healing and help to clear the mind.
Emeralds do not naturally glow in the dark. Some emeralds may appear to have a slight radiance under certain lighting conditions, but this is not the same as glowing in the dark.
Emeralds are a type of beryl, a mineral that can be sensitive to light and heat. Over time and with exposure to sunlight or high temperatures, the color of an emerald may change or fade. Some emeralds also may have been treated with oils or resins which can change the color over time as well.
