Natural Emerald

Emeralds and aquamarines are color varieties of the mineral Beryl. Emeralds have been accepted as gems for over 4000 years.

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Emerald Profile

Color information:	Blue, Green Blue
Refractive Index:	1.577(+-.016), 1.583 (+-.017)
Chemical Composition:	Be3Al2(SiO3)6
Hardness:	7.5-8
Density:	2.72 (-.05, +.12)
Crystal Group:	Hexagonal
Ocurrence:	Brazil, Pakistan,Russia, East Africa, India, Madagascar, Columbia
Sign of the Zodiac:	Taurus
Month of the year:	May
Anniversary:	20th and 35th

The name emerald comes from the Greek smaragdos meaning "green stone" and probably referred, in fact, not just to emeralds but to all or many green gems. Emerald boasts a great deal of folklore. It was used as a burnt offering, a symbol of St. John, and supposedly was a poison antidote, a cure for fevers and epilepsy, eye relief (due to the exceptional color), a cure for dysentery and leprosy, a cure for ophthalmia and bleeding, a cure for stomach problems (when laid on the stomach), and a good laxative. For Taurus wearing an emerald will insure loyalty, and improve memory. The birthstone for May, emearld is steeped in superstition and lore. It is the symbol for immortality and the symbolisation of faith.

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