MAY EMERALD: COSTA SMERALDA EMERALDS™
Egypt's Cleopatra favored emeralds as did the Moguls of India who wore them as talismans. Later, Spanish explorers discovered the fabulous green gem. The rich green hue is symbolic of the color of spring symbolizing loving relationships and rebirth and used for heart chakra healing.
Personification
The unmatched quality and perfection of Costa Smeralda Emeralds™ can be used to attract serene and comforting experiences for the grounded May Taurus that thrives in beautifully extravagant surroundings.
Symbolizing the beauty of rebirth and renewal, Costa Smeralda Emeralds™ can serve as an aid to the ever-changing, progressive nature of the intellectually curious May Gemini.
Gem Family, Hardness, Anniversary – 20th Year
GEMOLOGICAL SPECIFICATION
Family
Beryl
Chemistry
Be3AI2(SI6O18)
Refractive Index
1.560-1.602(DR-uniaxial neg)
Birefringence
0.005-0.009
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.92
Hardness
8(Moh's Scale)