Emerald(Panna): A luck and Intelligence provider

 

Emerald: A magical gemstone of intelligence and luck

1. Introduction 

It is a gemstone often suggested by astrologers for problems related to Mercury (Buddha). It is a shiny green color. Its green color is due to the presence of the chromium or vanadium ion. In the Babylonian civilization, it was considered the symbol of Venus. [1]

 Its chemical formula is (Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆). Its hardness lies between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale. [2] Panna is considered more valuable in comparison to the diamond because of the beryl mineral. It takes 21 years to form an emerald in the diamond mine. 

It was used in ancient times due to its vibrant green color and was symbolized as the sign of royalty, fertility, and divine power.

2. Identity 

It is identified by its bright green color, due to the presence of chromium, iron, or vanadium ions. 

The mineral species beryl, which includes aquamarine, has a blue-green to green variant called emerald. Superior quality emerald is characterized by a highly saturated green hue. Beveled corners and concentric parallel rows of facets are characteristics of emerald cutting. "Garden," or "jardin."

3. Uses as Chemical 

Emeralds have long been utilized in ancient medical systems such as Unani, where they are thought to possess antidotal, diuretic, and vital organ tonic qualities.
They may also be utilized to treat specific psychological diseases and are believed to have advantages for skin and eye conditions. 

According to "Ras Ratna Samuchchaya" and "Ras Taringini," it is also known as "Markat," "Taksharya," etc. 

4. Medicines

It is a very powerful substance and used to prepare many tonics for the treatment of—

(1) Eye: Eye tonic is prepared from its Bhasma in its oxide form. It is known to have the property of improving vision. 

(2) Cardiovascular Problem

Improves heart function by lowering blood pressure. 

(3) Detoxifying Agent 

It improves the detoxification process in the human body, which removes toxic materials from the liver.

(4) Immune System 

 It increases the immunity of body to fight against foreign materials that can harm our body.

(5) Skin 

 Improves skin health and increases the glow of the skin. 

5. Emerald in Astrology 

First, we should know the role of Mercury in the Kundali. Mercury is a variable, convertible, feminine, effeminate, neutral, dualistic, and vacillating planet. Mercury doesn’t act independently. It will always behave according to the rashi and house it sits in, and have PAC connections with. It is convertible because it will behave like a benefic or favourable planet for your horoscope if it is associated with the benefic factors. On the other hand, if it is gaining the aspects and conjunctions of malefics, it would become malefic for your horoscope. Its nature is Vata, or airy. Its direction is north. It gets exalted in Virgo at the 15th degree and debilitated in Pisces at the 15th degree.

Specification 

  Mercury is a karak planet for the organs—chest, nose, nervous system, tongue, arms, hair, gallbladder, and face. A person who takes birth under the influence of the strong mercury has has the following characteristics:

1. A thin and tall, well-structured body with grace on the face.

2. Thin and shrill voice

3. Intelligent, have good analytical skills. 

4. Have retentive power and reproducibility. 

Those who have weak Mercury have the following problems:

a. Emotionally disturbed

b. He will write for others

c. Forgetfulness: He can forget his promise or words

d. He will lie and can be involved in gambling.

6. When to wear 

It is worn on Wednesday on the little finger in silver metal. A person with weak or afflicted mercury should wear this on Wednesday after the suggestion of an astrologer. Activate this with the mantra "Om aim  Budhay namah," and pour gangajal on it. 

7. Who can wear

  A person with less communicative ability, wants to promote his business and has problems with his enemies.

References

[1] https://www.iafaforallergy.com/precious-stones-navaratna-a-to-z/emerald-panna-markat-stone/. 

[2] Hurlbut, Cornelius S. Jr., and Kammerling, Robert C. (1991). Gemology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, p. 203, ISBN 0-471-52667-3.