M E R C U R Y A S T R A L G E M S T O N E, Emerald

The astrological treatise the Jataka
Chandrika assigns Emerald for Mercury ( Marathakam Saumyasya
Garuthmakam). Mercury is known as Woten in Norse Mythology
and his day came to be called as Wednesday. Numerologically
the number 5 was assigned to Mercury.

Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Green
Recommended GemStone - Emerald
Alternate Gemstone - Green Jade
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Gold
Alternate Metal - None
Herbal Ashes to be used - Achyranthes
Cosmic Number to be used - Five
Most Auspicious Day - Wednesday
Most Auspicious Month - May
Hand to be worn on - Right
Affected Element - Earth
Affected sense - Smell
Affected Bodily Organ - Nose
Affected Anatomical System - Flesh
Affected Chakra - 1st Sahasrara
Day of Invocation - Wednesday
Time for Invocation - 2 hours after
Sunrise


Gemological Characteristics of Emerald

Species Beryl
Transparency Transparent
Color Green
Refractive Index 1.577 - 1.583
Specific Gravity 2.72
Crystal System Hexagonal
Dispersion 0.014
Flourescence inert to weak green



Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions)
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It should be set in a silver ring. Its weight should not be less
than 3 carats. Since Emerald is expensive those who cannot
afford to buy can use any of the substitutes - Aquamarine
Peridot green Zircon green Agate or Jade; but the Jade which
is sold in the market for Rs 1 or 2 a piece is of no use.

Important : Emerald and its substitutes should never be worn
with Red Coral Pearl and Yellow Sapphire and their substitutes.

Sloka

Priyangu Kalika Shyamam
Roopena Prathimam Budham
Soumyam Soumya Gunopetham
Namami Shashinam Sutham

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