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…

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24 March 20269 min read

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

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

Brittleness (tendency to break easily)
Lack of watery or glittering appearance; the stone appears dry and lifeless.
Micaceous glitter is caused by mica; Mica particles are clearly visible.
Hole
Fissure or crack on the surface.
Dullness, meaning no internal glow.
Uneven color.
Graininess.
Odd shape, flatness, unevenness, or depression.
Black or yellow spots.
Foreign matter within the crystalline structure.
Brown or blackish-yellow color.
Harsh appearance.
Smokiness.
Emitting bluish reflections.
Low specific gravity.
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

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

CLASSIFICATION OF EMERALDS

Brahmin: Emerald, like the color of the Sirish flower (Albizzia procera), is considered best for scholars and spiritual people.
Kshatriya: Deep green emerald, like a blade of fresh grass, is most suitable for rulers and kings.
Vaishya: Light yellowish green emerald, like the color of a parrot, is considered auspicious for merchants, businessmen, and traders.
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.

Emerald/Mercury: Who Should Wear an Emerald

Ascendant Ascendant/Ruler Mercury is the Natural Ruler of Relationship of Mercury with the Ruler of the Ascendant Nature of the House Ruled by Mercury Suitability/Unsuitability of the Emerald & its Effects Aries/Mars 3rd house 6th house Enemy Inauspicious Inauspicious Not suitable. If Mercury is in the 3rd or 6th house, use emerald during major & subperiods of Mercury Taurus/Venus 2nd house 5th house Friend Auspicious Auspicious Suitable & beneficial. Gives good fortune, intelligence, and benefit to children. Gemini/Mercury 1st house 4th house Mercury Himself is the Ruler Auspicious Auspicious Suitable & beneficial. Works as a talisman, protects, gives good health, wealth, property, domestic happiness, success in education & career. Especially beneficial during major & subperiods of mercury. Cancer/Moon 3rd house 12th house Enemy Inauspicious Inauspicious Not suitable. Mercury is the natural ruler of two inauspicious houses and an enemy of the moon. But if Mercury is in the 3rd or 12th house, emerald can be used during major & subperiods of Mercury. Leo/Sun 2nd house 11th house Friend Auspicious Auspicious Suitable only in the major & subperiods of Mercury to gain harmony in domestic life, a good name & fame. One can also use emerald if Mercury is in the 2nd or 11th house. Virgo/Mercury 1st house 10th house Mercury Himself is the Ruler Auspicious Auspicious Suitable & beneficial. Serves as a talisman. Give health, Wealth, happiness, success, a good name, and honor. Libra/Venus 9th house 12th house Friend Auspicious Inauspicious Suitable & beneficial during the major & subperiods of Mercury. Can be worn with a diamond in the same setting for lifelong benefit. Scorpio/Mars 8th house 11th house Enemy Inauspicious Auspicious Not suitable. If necessary, it can be worn in major & subperiods of Mercury or if Mercury is in the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, or 11th house. Sagittarius/Jupiter 7th house 10th house Neutral Auspicious Auspicious Not suitable. Especially if Mercury is in the 7th house. If Mercury is in the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th, or 10th house, emerald can be used during major & subperiods of Mercury. Capricorn/Saturn 6th house 9th house Friend Inauspicious Auspicious Suitable, especially during the major and subperiods of Mercury. Aquarius/Saturn 5th house 8th house Friend Auspicious Inauspicious Suitable. Brings more benefit if it is worn in the same setting with blue sapphire. Pisces/Jupiter 4th house 8th house Neutral Auspicious Auspicious Suitable only in the major & subperiods of Mercury, or if Mercury is in the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, or 11th house.

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