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| Physical and metaphysical properties of emerald |
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Emerald and its properties Physical properties of emerald: Emerald is the most valuable stone of the beryl group. Its color is very stable against heat, and is due to trace amounts of chrome or vanadium. Colors can range from yellow-green to dark green. Emerald has a hardness of 7 1/2 to 8 on the Mohs' scale, and a specific gravity of 2.67 to 2.78. |
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Metaphysical properties of emerald: ... (see Note on Properties) Emerald is one of the most powerful healing stones. Wearing (or carrying) emerald can help you obtain physical, mental, and emotional balance. Its soothing energies are calming, helping you reach a relaxed state more easily. Because of this, emerald is a good stone for people who meditate. Its calming energies are said to improve psychic abilities, allow you to reach a meditative state more readily, and raise consciousness. They can also enhance dreams, memory, and insight. Emeralds dispel negative energies. Their energies are grounding and closely tied to Mother Earth. This stone can be used by anyone without fear of ill effects., and is said to shield its user from negativity directed at them from external sources. Emeralds bring wisdom from the mental plane. It also stimulates the heart, and helps its user express love and share the wisdom they have gained. It is said to benefit the heart, liver, kidneys, and immune system. They are also said to help strengthen the backbone and alleviate problems associated with sugar diabetes. Emerald and synergy: Emerald is a good choice for those born during The Moon of Long Days - (21 Jun - 21 Jul). Emerald's ability to enhance wisdom can help those born during this time of year to maximize their potential. Emerald is also a good choice for those born during The Moon of Growth - (20 Apr - 20 May). Its calming and stabilizing energies can help those born during this period cope with the rapid changes in their lives. Those born during The Moon of Falling Leaves - (22 Sep - 22 Oct) can also benefit from emerald's energies. Emerald's energies can allow those born during this period to examine and learn to rely on their own inner strengths. Emerald is a good stone for people with the zodiac signs of Cancer, Taurus, or Libra. To return to the list of crystals & stones... click here |
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