Emerald Gem Stone
Chemical Formula Be3 Al2 SiO6
Color Green
Hardness 7.5 – 8
Crystal System Hexagonal
Refractive Index 1.57 – 1.58
Specific Gravity 2.6 – 2.8
Transparency Transparent to Translucent
Double Refraction 0.006
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage 3, 1 – basal
Mineral Class Beryl
Emerald Gem Stones
Emerald known as Panna in Hindi and Marakata in Sanskrit.
This gemstone, the green variety of Beryl, is the most famous and valuable green gemstone.
Its beautiful green colour, combined with durability and rarity, make it one of the most expensive gemstones.
Deep green is the most desired colour in Emeralds.
In general the paler the colour of an Emerald, the lesser its value.
Very pale coloured stones are not called Emeralds but rather “Green Beryl”.
They are sometimes heat-treated, which causes their colour to turn blue and transform into Aquamarine.
Who can wear?
Consultation with astrologer before wearing as per their birth details is necessary.
On General Gemini & Virgo zodiac, born people can wear Emerald.
Vaastu Direction:
North East
Gemstone Enemies:
Pearl, Yellow Sapphire and all their respective alternative gemstones.
Alternate (Semi-precious) to Emerald:
Use of alternate gemstone should be, when one cannot afford precious gemstone like emerald.
The effects of semi-precious gemstones will last less compared to precious gemstones.
Peridot, green tourmaline, chrysoprase
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