EMERALD CHARACTERISTICS
Origin of the name: From the Latin « smaragdus » and the Persian « zamarat » which means « heart of stone ».
Group of origin: Beryls
Chemical Composition: Beryllium aluminum silicate Be3Al2Si6O18
Hardness: Between 7.5 and 8
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Deposits: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Colombia, India, Madagascar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, USA, Zambia.
Color(s): Teal, deep green, light and dark green.
History and Legends:
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It is a green precious stone known since ancient times and used as currency by the Babylonians and to make jewelry by the Egyptians.
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The Romans brought the emerald from Austria and used it to protect their eyesight.
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Arthurian legend claims that the Holy Grail was made of emerald and large intact deposits were discovered in Colombia and the great Mughal in the 17th century.
Lithotherapy Properties:
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Contributes to harmony in personal relationships.
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Promotes friendship, understanding and righteousness.
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Provides inner calm and helps calm passions.
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Stimulates cooperation and teamwork.
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Helps resolve old conflicts.
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Relieves claustrophobic disorders.
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Stimulates knowledge and sharpens memory.
Physical Properties:
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Relieves ailments
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Strengthens the immune system.
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It calms the digestive system and helps clear the liver and pancreas.
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Relieves visual disturbances and helps people with abnormal blood sugar levels.
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Protects the joints and spine.
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Relieves heart disorders and hardening of tissues.
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Recommended for convalescents.