This week the gemstone came, center stage in this ring of promise.<\/p>\n
The Emerald!<\/p>\n
An amazing gem, a soothing stone of calm and completeness.\u00a0 Rare, much rarer than the diamond; though not as prized as that well-marketed piece of carbon.\u00a0 Without a cartel to control it, the Emerald has fallen out of the good graces of those who may, otherwise, seek its true beauty.\u00a0 As a gem of healing, it has amazing properties.\u00a0 According to one source its properties help with:<\/p>\n
\n“Radiation toxicity; all mental illness; circulatory & neurological<\/span><\/span><\/a> disorders; transmits balance, healing & patience; increases psychic & clairvoyant abilities; meditation; keener insight into dreams.”\u00a0 http:\/\/www.shgresources.com\/gems\/stones\/emerald\/ <\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
From a scientific standpoint, it is rare to find it flawless.\u00a0 Blandly, it is:<\/p>\n
\nCHEMISTRY <\/strong>Be3<\/sub>Al2<\/sub>Si6<\/sub>)O18<\/sub> + Cr
\nCRYSTALLOGRAPHY <\/strong>Hexagonal
\nREFRACTIVE INDEX<\/strong> ~ 1.57 – 1.59, varies with source.
\nHARDNESS <\/strong>7.5 – 8
\nSPECIFIC GRAVITY<\/strong> 2.68 – 2.78
\nCLEAVAGE <\/strong>Indistinct
\nHEAT SENSITIVE<\/strong> No <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nAnd from the standpoint of the heart, says that which a diamond can………<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This week the gemstone came, center stage in this ring of promise. The Emerald! An amazing gem, a soothing stone of calm and completeness.\u00a0 Rare, much rarer than the diamond; though not as prized as that well-marketed piece of carbon.\u00a0 Without a cartel to control it, the Emerald has fallen out of the good graces … <\/p>\n