It was found more than three hundred years ago. The world’s largest emerald weighs 217.8 carats. Even the Egyptian pharaohs began to be developed its fields. The oldest finds of stone have been made in the area of the Red Sea. Women, who had that mineral, claimed that birth was painless and quick.
It was thought that it guaranteed happiness and good luck to the owner. Gem was presented as a sign of love and loyalty.
It was attributed the various mystical characteristics. In the Aztecs and Incas’ days emerald belonged to the group of the sacred minerals. It is particularly appreciated in the Muslim world, because green shade is considered the color belonging to Islam. Strong mystical and healing properties of the mineral, as well as the incomparable beauty, allowed it to become the most revered gem in many countries. Beautiful gem has long been fascinated by the human eye and was popular at all times. “Green Stone” – is a literal translation of the name of the mineral from the Greek. And some healing abilities of the mineral are proven scientifically. It is credited with many strong magical properties. This mineral is revered in many nations as a sign of well-being and prosperity. Colombian gem is recognized as the most popular. It is considered a good quality, but not the best. In Russia, the stone is mined in the Urals. Minerals have different colors and features depending on where they are mining.
The richest deposits of stone are in India, Colombia, USA, Pakistan, Australia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chrome and occasionally vanadium gives the mineral green tint. Originally natural emerald is colorless, it acquires color due to the presence in its composition of certain trace elements.
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