May Birthstone - Emerald

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Emerald fact file

Crystal Structure: hexagonal
Chemical Composition: Beryl - silicate of Beryllium and Aluminum Al2Be3(Si6O18)
Hardness: 7.5 to 8 MOHS

Refractive Index: 1.57 to 1.60
Colors: light to dark green

Emerald, the green beauty of the gem world, is the May birthstone.

This beryl with traces of chromium, is said to increase both intelligence and strength of heart. Cleopatra was a great fan of emerald and so were the moghuls of India.Fine emeralds are probably among the rarest of gems. They are probably rarer than fine diamonds

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Emerald Properties
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