- Gemstone Family - Beryl
- Chakras - Heart (4th)
- Colour - Green
- Found in - India, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Brazil, Egypt, Austria
- Element Associated with - Earth
- Also known as - The "Stone Of Successful Love"
- Meaning - Clear Vision, Rebirth, Youth
- Birthstone Month - May
- Zodiac Sign - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
- Chemical Composition - Be3Al2(SiO3)6
- Hardness on the Mohs scale - 7.5-8(1 being softest, 10 being hardest)
- Physical Healing Properties - Said to strengthen memory, impart mental clarity and broaden vision. Also said to treat heart and lung isuses.
- Emotional Healing Properties - Said to bring patience and inspiration this stone assists with partnerships, relationships and balance. If it changes colour it is said to signal unfaithfulness.
- Spiritual Properties - Opens up clairvoyance skills and stimulates the greater use of our mental abilities and focus.
- Legend has it that... Ancient Egyptian mummies were often buried with an Emerald carved in the symbol of verdure – flourishing greenness – on their necks to symbolise eternal youth.
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