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Emerald
(Beryl)
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General
Gemstone Details
Emerald derives it's glorious green color from the
presence of chromium and vanadium. Emeralds are rarely flawless, therefore
stones are often enhanced by oiling them to hide the imperfects. As well,
the step cut (or emerald cut) is used to maximize the stone.
Ancient mythology teaches us that the emerald was
associated with the Mercury, who was known to be the messengers of the
gods, and of travel. It thus makes perfect sense that the emerald is
commonly referred to as the Travelers Protection Stone.
A lesser known "odd" fact of the
emerald is that when subjected to heat, it will actually sweat or expel
water. Ancient writings speak of this extraordinary phenomenon.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 to 8 with a hexagonal crystal structure.
Chemically, it is a beryllium-aluminum silicate
whose color is due to small quantities of chromium compounds. The emerald
was highly esteemed in antiquity; the stones were used for ornaments in
early Egypt where some of the first emeralds were mined.
The proper name for the emerald is beryl, but there are different
colors of beryl. Emerald Green is the color as well as the stone. When
blue is added to the green, the beryl is known as Aquamarine. Pink beryl
is morganite, yellow beryl is golden beryl, yellow-green beryl is
heliodor. There is also a red beryl, but it is quite rare.
An emerald of the right shade of green can be more valuable than a
diamond. The finest emeralds are found in
South America in Colombia, where they have been mined for over 400 years.
The gem was a favorite in pre-Columbian Mexico and Peru, where it was cut
in intricate designs. The treasure taken back to Spain by early explorers
included emeralds.
Good emeralds are the most highly valued of gem
stones. India, Zimbabwe, and Australia are minor sources of the natural
stones. Synthetic emeralds are also manufactured in Germany, France, and
the United States. The Oriental emerald, a different gem, is the
transparent green variety of corundum.
More Information on beryls.
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Mystical
Properties:
Emerald is a stone of love and romance. It
brings and enhances joy, cleansing, clairvoyance, memory, and faith. It
also benefits intuition and communication, and promotes truthfulness.
Emerald is associated with the heart chakra.
The emerald is the sacred stone of the goddess Venus. It was thought to
preserve love. The emerald has long been the symbol of hope. It is
considered by many to be the stone of prophecy. For some the emerald acts
as a tranquilizer for a troubled mind. The emerald is said to bring the
wearer reason and wisdom. The strongest time for the powers of the emerald
is said to be spring.
Lucky for love, give your lover an emerald to stay faithful.
In several cultures the emerald was the symbol for fertilizing rain. In
the Christian faith it is the symbol of faith and hope.
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Healing
Properties:
Emeralds are known to heal both
the physical heart as well as emotional love. They can help backaches when
worn on the index finder of the left hand of a healer. A healer may
use a ring while the patient lies on his stomach, the healer holding the
ring about two inches above the backbone and create small circles, slowly
up and down the spine.
A powerful high energy stone, the emerald
strengthens the eyes, heart, immune and nervous systems.
The power of the Emerald is highest at the full moon. Some cultures
thought the emerald would heal any disease of the eye. The emerald would
be placed in a container of water overnight and the water would be poured
on the eyes the next day.
Emerald is a stone of great harmony, wisdom and love. Giving your lover
an Emerald will bring the lover closer if the giver's motives are pure
love. The Emerald can be a bridge between 2 people. The Emerald vibrates
with love.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Receptive
Element: Earth
Powers: Love, money, mental powers, protection, exorcism, eyesight
Deities: Diana/Artemis, Venus
Emerald is known as a tonic for the body as it aids in alignment of all
the bodies. Extremely balancing for anyone seeking the truth. Emeralds are
said to ward of negativity and to strengthen spiritual insight, and when
used as a scrying stone can also foretell the future.
If you would like to bring love into your life, purchase an emerald,
charge it with your magical need through visualization, perhaps by using a
green candle as well. After the ritual wear or carry the stone somewhere
near your heart, but do it in such a way that it can not be seen by
others.
Emeralds have been used in spells and rituals for business to promote
sales and increase public awareness of the firm. For best results
for any magic use, as told and recorded by old magicians, the emerald is
best set in silver or copper. An emerald set in a sterling silver ring,
for one example is definitely an eye catching piece of jewelry, but the
stone married with the metal will also help sensitize the wearer to
intuitive ideas and psychic aid, particularly in the field of creative
arts.
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Zodiac:
Planets: Venus
Traditional Birthstone for the Month of May.
Stone of Taurus, Gemini, Aries to dream of an emerald indicates
worldly success and goodness, a time of great happiness where you have
much to look forward to.
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Chakra
Classification:
Emerald is associated with the 4th,
Heart Chakra, and the element of air, generates harmony in all aspects of
your life.
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Gemstone
Properties
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
from a qualified physician. |
