Emerald (Panna) Gemstone Complete Guide to Benefits, Identification, Quality & Wearing Method

THE EMERALD

Emerald (Panna) Gemstone: Complete Guide to Benefits, Identification, Quality & Wearing Method

Known as Markat in Sanskrit and Panna in Hindi, Emerald is a silicate of aluminum and beryllium. Emerald is a green gemstone that belongs to the beryl family.

This gemstone is very rare because it is very difficult to find a completely flawless emerald. Most emeralds have feather-like cracks and inclusions. Finding an emerald with a rich green color, perfect transparency, velvety reflection, and high specific gravity is quite difficult.

Aquamarine, Morganite, Goshenite, and Heliodor are also members of the beryl family and have similar chemical constituents, except that emerald contains chromic oxide, which gives it a green color and distinguishes it from other beryl varieties.

QUALITIES OF A GOOD EMERALD

1. Rich, homogeneous green color that is deep and pleasant, like a blade of fresh grass
2. Retains its color and lustre in all kinds of light and shade
3. Vitreous lustre, radiance, luminescence, and brilliance
4. Velvety reflection
5. Compactness, which gives it a high specific gravity
6. High transparency, which makes it rarer and more costly than diamonds
7. A soothing touch and a pleasant sight, which give off peaceful vibrations and attract the heart.
8. Smoothness, which comes when the stone has a fine finish.
9. Fine cut, which illuminates the stone from all sides.

According to Agastya Mat, mentioned in Ratna Prakash, a good emerald is transparent, dust-free, as pure as a drop of dew on a lotus leaf. When held in the palm of one’s hand in sunlight, it sheds lustre in every direction.

Emerald is known for its luminous quality and is as radiant as the sun, just like the planet Mercury. Its specific gravity is 2.65 to 2.75, hardness is between 7.50 and 8, and refractive index is 1.56 to 1.59.

FLAWS OF EMERALDS (Panna’s Defects)

1. Brittleness (tendency to break easily)
2. Lack of watery or glittering appearance; the stone appears dry and lifeless.
3. Micaceous glitter is caused by mica; Mica particles are clearly visible.
4. Hole
5. Fissure or crack on the surface.
6. Dullness, meaning no internal glow.
7. Uneven color.
8. Graininess.
9. Odd shape, flatness, unevenness, or depression.
10. Black or yellow spots.
11. Foreign matter within the crystalline structure.
12. Brown or blackish-yellow color.
13. Harsh appearance.
14. Smokiness.
15. Emitting bluish reflections.
16. Low specific gravity.
17. Concavity or dent on the surface.

Such stones have no merit and should be discarded. Real emeralds of good size are very rare, and finding a completely eyeglass-clear emerald is almost impossible. Emerald is also known for its power to neutralize poisons.

IDENTIFICATION OF REAL EMERALD GEMSTONE

1. If a real emerald gemstone is placed in a glass vessel filled with water, it radiates green light, whereas an imitation emerald does not.
2. If a real emerald is placed on a white cloth in such a way that its reflected light is visible, it reflects green light, and where the light falls, a green patch appears on the cloth.
3. When a real emerald is placed on the eyes, it gives a cooling sensation, whereas an imitation emerald heats up very quickly.
4. If an imitation emerald is rubbed against turmeric root, it turns red, while a real emerald does not.
5. A drop of water placed on a real emerald retains its shape and does not spread.
6. Rubbing an imitation emerald against a piece of wood makes it shinier, while a real emerald does not notice any noticeable change.
7. Imitation emeralds often have white spots.
8. Imitation emeralds have a brighter color, while genuine emeralds have a softer and more natural shade.
9. The specific gravity of imitation emeralds is lower than that of genuine emeralds.
10. The refractive index of imitation emeralds is lower than that of genuine gemstones.

CLASSIFICATION OF EMERALDS

1. Brahmin: Emerald, like the color of the Sirish flower (Albizzia procera), is considered best for scholars and spiritual people.
2. Kshatriya: Deep green emerald, like a blade of fresh grass, is most suitable for rulers and kings.
3. Vaishya: Light yellowish green emerald, like the color of a parrot, is considered auspicious for merchants, businessmen, and traders.
4. Shudra: Dark green emeralds are suitable for those in the service class.

In addition to these colors, some emeralds also resemble the green of peacock feathers. This color is considered very good for financial gain and is therefore very auspicious for merchants and traders.

RITUALS OF WEARING EMERALD

1. Choosing the Right Day

• Emerald is the gemstone of Mercury.
• It is worn on Wednesday (Budhwar).

Best Time: Morning after sunrise, preferably during Shukla Paksha.

2. Ring and Metal

• It is auspicious to have an Emerald set in gold or Panchdhatu.
• The ring is worn on the little finger of the right hand.

Women can also wear it on the left hand (as per the advice of an astrologer).

3. Weight of the Gemstone

• A minimum of 5–6 ratti (approximately 4–5 carats) is recommended.
• The stone should be natural, untreated, and as flawless as possible. It should be good.

4. Purification

• Put Ganga water, raw milk, honey, and basil leaves in a bowl.
• Soak the ring in this mixture for 20–30 minutes.
• Wash it with clean water afterward.

5. Chanting the Mantra

“Om Braam Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah”

• Chant 108 times (green beads are best).

6. Wearing Method

• After chanting the mantra, place the ring on the little finger of your right hand.
• Meditate on Lord Mercury before wearing it and make positive resolutions.

7. Meditate after wearing it

• Avoid alcohol, lies, and immoral activities.
• Eating green things is auspicious on Wednesday.
• Feeding green fodder to a cow is also considered good.

8. What not to wear

• Those who have an inauspicious Mercury or a strong Mercury-Saturn/Mars defect should consult an astrologer first.
• If you experience health problems, anxiety, or losses after wearing it, remove the ring immediately.

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