(Beryllium Chromium Aluminum Silicate)
| Some of the world's most famous emerald
deposits are in Columbia. The name emerald is thought to be of the
Ancient Greek word smaragdos meaning green stone which
was originally applied to a variety of green colored minerals.
Emerald is used as a gemstone. The most desired color is an intense grass green which is considered very valuable, even when visible inclusions are present in the faceted gem. Emerald gems are commonly enhanced with oils & resins. They are generally considered to have undergone such treatments unless they are specifically stated as being untreated or unenhanced. There is some controversy as to the definition of a 'true' emerald. Some say that a true emerald must have the impurity chromium, although some intense grass green colored 'emeralds' colored only by vanadium impurities look exactly the same as the 'real emeralds' with chromium color causing impurities. |
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Emerald is one of the earliest
known gem minerals to man. It has been assigned a very large number of occult
properties over the last 6000 years. Some of these traditional beliefs are that
emerald is a symbol of immortality, it is good for the eyes and eyesight, it
cures snakebites, encourages and preserves chastity, cures dysentery, prevents
epilepsy, promotes cleverness, courage, eloquence, honesty, prosperity and a
great number of other beneficial qualities. In general it can be said that
emerald is believed to protect against illnesses, physical danger and evil and
that it can improve your mind and character.
