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Emerald is the green variety of the mineral beryl, and is the most famous green gemstone of them all. It's trademark green color is caused by chromium impurities. How much or how little of this will determine the amount of green hue the emerald will have. The deeper green a specimen is, the more it will cost and visa versa. In fact, a pale emerald won't be called an emerald at all, but is instead referred to as "green beryl". If green beryl is then heat treated, it becomes another member of the beryl family, the aquamarine.
Its said that Cleopatra wore emeralds from her mine in Upper Egypt. The Russian Crown Jewels were adorned with them, and Emperor Nero was said to look through an emerald to calm his eyes as he watched the fights in the coliseum.
Since emerald is one of the softest gemstones, be very careful when wearing it. Internal cracks can develop if dropped too hard or if there is an extreme change in the temperature.
The birthstone of May, Emerald is said to soothe the eyes, drive away evil spirits and empower its owner with foresight into the future. |
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