May Birthstone: Emerald, Taurus: April 20 – May 20

When wearing an emerald, Your natural sensitivity will mix better with your deep selectivity. You are at your best when your passions have standards.
Gemstone Properties: Intellect, Prosperity, Success.

Almost all Natural Emeralds contain distinct characteristic inclusions. Almost all Emeralds treated with oil or resin to fill tiny Holes and cracks. It is the presence of these flaws and oil which makes it quite easy to identify. You can distinguish natural emeralds amongst other similar gemstones. Artificial light will expose and amplify inclusions and fractures. That proves the stone to be a natural emerald. Emerald colour is best admired under natural daylight.

Emerald associated with the Heart Chakra and blissful love. It is, without a doubt, the strongest example of the healing green ray energy. Use Emerald to bring love, loyalty, unity and wisdom to your life. Emerald believed to enhance memory and mental clarity. Meditating with Emerald can help one to connect with Divine Love. Open the heart to accept all things in life as gifts. Acquire the ability to discern when others are speaking the truth or not.

Primary Chakra: Heart-Chakra
Astrological Sign: Aries, Gemini, Taurus
Hardness: 7.5 to 8
Colour: Green