Emerald in Matrix Schist Sculpture: Face #12 Information: Width: 6” Depth: 5” Chemical Formula: Be3Al2(Si6O18) Colour: Emerald green, green, slightly yellowish-green Class: Silicate, Beryl Group: Hexagonal Formations: prismatic, elongated, flattened, columnar and massive Lustre: vitreous, translucent to transparent Cleavage: Imperfect Varieties: Beryl, Aquamarine, Bixbite, Bazzite, Emerald, Goshenite, Heliodor, Morganite Brief Description: Emerald is a beryllium aluminium silicate mineral of the Beryl family. The colour of Emerald is due to trace amounts of chromium impurities in the Beryl structure. The colour of Emerald is dark green. The more intense the colour of an Emerald, the more value is put on it. Inclusions give Emeralds their character. Emerald is a durable semi-precious gemstone. Emeralds can be synthetically produced. Emerald is rarely found displaying chatoyancy. Mythology: Emerald has been a source of fascination and reverence in many cultures for over six thousand years, sold in the markets of Babylon as early as 4,000 B.C. It was a stone worshipped by the Incas, believed by the Chaldeans to contain a goddess, and was highly honored in all major religions for its spiritual power and beauty. Emerald was considered a symbol of eternal life in ancient Egypt, a gift of Thoth, the god of wisdom, and was a favorite jewel of Queen Cleopatra. The Emerald mines in Upper Egypt, rediscovered a hundred years ago, are some of the oldest in the world and were called Cleopatra’s mines for her love of the stone. Usage: To call back an estranged love, speak the words you wish to say holding the stone close to your lips and seal it in an envelope. If appropriate, send it to the person with a message. In tumblestone form, Emerald promotes good self-esteem, especially in restoring the confidence of young girls or teens that have been teased about their weight, or any young person made to feel inferior due to the inability to afford the latest designer goods. Metaphysical Properties: Emerald releases negativity and gives the strength of character to overcome misfortunes. Emerald stimulates psychic visioning and raises consciousness. Emerald imparts a wonderful rejuvenating quality, thought to combat aging and when placed appropriately, to re-vitalize tired organs. It is a strong healer of the physical heart, and may be useful in treating the lungs, liver, gall bladder, pancreas and kidneys, as well as the spine and muscle system. It aids recovery after infectious illness, and its powerful green ray can assist healing of malignant conditions. Healing Properties:An eye bath of Emerald water is soothing to the eyes and may alleviate eye infections. Drinking an Emerald elixir is also reputed to soothe gas and cardiac weaknesses, and is an excellent stimulant in treating gout and strengthening memory.
Emerald in Matrix Schist Sculpture: Face #12 Information: Width: 6” Depth: 5” Chemical Formula: Be3Al2(Si6O18) Colour: Emerald green, green, slightly yellowish-green Class: Silicate, Beryl Group: Hexagonal Formations: prismatic, elongated, flattened, columnar and massive Lustre: vitreous, translucent to transparent Cleavage: Imperfect Varieties: Beryl, Aquamarine, Bixbite, Bazzite, Emerald, Goshenite, Heliodor, Morganite Brief Description: Emerald is a beryllium aluminium silicate mineral of the Beryl family. The colour of Emerald is due to trace amounts of chromium impurities in the Beryl structure. The colour of Emerald is dark green. The more intense the colour of an Emerald, the more value is put on it. Inclusions give Emeralds their character. Emerald is a durable semi-precious gemstone. Emeralds can be synthetically produced. Emerald is rarely found displaying chatoyancy. Mythology: Emerald has been a source of fascination and reverence in many cultures for over six thousand years, sold in the markets of Babylon as early as 4,000 B.C. It was a stone worshipped by the Incas, believed by the Chaldeans to contain a goddess, and was highly honored in all major religions for its spiritual power and beauty. Emerald was considered a symbol of eternal life in ancient Egypt, a gift of Thoth, the god of wisdom, and was a favorite jewel of Queen Cleopatra. The Emerald mines in Upper Egypt, rediscovered a hundred years ago, are some of the oldest in the world and were called Cleopatra’s mines for her love of the stone. Usage: To call back an estranged love, speak the words you wish to say holding the stone close to your lips and seal it in an envelope. If appropriate, send it to the person with a message. In tumblestone form, Emerald promotes good self-esteem, especially in restoring the confidence of young girls or teens that have been teased about their weight, or any young person made to feel inferior due to the inability to afford the latest designer goods. Metaphysical Properties: Emerald releases negativity and gives the strength of character to overcome misfortunes. Emerald stimulates psychic visioning and raises consciousness. Emerald imparts a wonderful rejuvenating quality, thought to combat aging and when placed appropriately, to re-vitalize tired organs. It is a strong healer of the physical heart, and may be useful in treating the lungs, liver, gall bladder, pancreas and kidneys, as well as the spine and muscle system. It aids recovery after infectious illness, and its powerful green ray can assist healing of malignant conditions. Healing Properties:An eye bath of Emerald water is soothing to the eyes and may alleviate eye infections. Drinking an Emerald elixir is also reputed to soothe gas and cardiac weaknesses, and is an excellent stimulant in treating gout and strengthening memory.
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