Emerald
It a form of beryl. It is a beryllium silicate mineral. It has a hexagonal crystal
system.
Description: Green
Hardness: 7.5-8
Found in: Colombia, Brazil, Russia, Africa
Properties: It is a stone of love and helps ensure a person has a happy home.
It increases the function of the memory and the brain.
It assists a person to breath rhythmically obtain a deep state of meditation
Physically: Spine, lungs, heart and muscular system
Charka: Heart
Element: Water
Astrological Signs: Taurus, Gemini & Aries
Other Notes: It names comes from the Greek smaragdos which means green stone
It was first discovered in Egypt in 1300BC
The Romans associated emeralds with the Goddess of Venus and fertility
In Christianity is it the stone of resurrection
There is an Emerald Tablet mentioned in alchemy which is said to contain the secret of transformation and enlightenment.
