Green is the prime color from which loveliness arises. It is the fresh emblem of new founded hope. Emerald is also known as panna stone in Hindi and marakata mani in Sanskrit. Emerald is a gemstone of the mineral beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) and is colored green by trace amounts of chromium and vanadium that gives radiance and charming transparency. It has a hardness of 7.5-8 in mohs scale. The toughness of the Emerald is classified generally poor and it is a cyclosilicate.

The ruler of this gemstone is lord mercury which is also known as Budhh in Hindi. In modern astrology, it is known as the third ruler of the house. It is a planet of day to day expression and relationships. Mercury is the result in intellectual progress. Taking a balanced stand and the ability to understand complex things of life with ease. 

Emerald is derived from Persian word meaning 'green gems'. It changed from Greek to Latin  as smaragdus then to esmaurde. In antiquity were mined in Egypt dating from at least 330BC,in India it was available 10000BC. It is mostly found in Columbia, Zambia, Brazil and Zimbabwe. Cleopatra was known to have a passion for emeralds, and used it in her royal ornament. They were sold in Babylon as early as 4000BC. It was worshiped by the Incas and was mentioned in biblical information about the apocalypse.It is one of the famous members of the Beryl family and the purest extraction possesses secretive mythological and supernatural power with (Be3AI2(SiO3)6) composition.

This is an auspicious stone that can be used as Emerald rings, necklaces and pendants. In ancient India, kings used them to stud this stone for their crown. Also widely used by the Indian astrologers to increase the flow of cosmic rays of planet Budh into the body of the wearer. A fine emerald possesses not only a pure lush green hue.

Legends also states that emerald was one of the four precious stones given by God to king Solomon. Emerald has been the most advisable and valuable stone. The grading of the colored gemstones, color is by far the most important criteria. Clarity is considered a close second. 

Astrological benefits of emerald:

• Emerald for wisdom and intellect - as per vedic astrology, panna stone is associated with the p,another mercury. A person improves intellectual power and also gains wisdom. Natural emerald stone is the best for scholars to improve their efficiency in studies. 
• Emerald for creativity - emerald gemstone helps to become creative and provides good imagination to its wearer. 
• Emerald for financial growth - in the field of business, Emerald is considered as the most auspicious gemstone. Astrologers highly recommend Emerald gemstones to those who are in the profession of banking, share marketing, traveling agency, textile etc.
• Emerald for communication - Emerald stone is considered as the 'vaani Karka' which means 'significance of speech'. It bestows confidence and helps gain power of expression.
• Emerald for physical health - emerald is famous for its healing properties since ancient times. It helps to cure skin related problems, respiratory problems, and nervous system problems. It treats major diseases like abdomen, kidney, heart, and brain related issues. 

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