Emerald Rough

This listing is for a raw crystal, Emerald Rough (shop SKU AMEMF), which you can order online or see in the store.

Emerald is the green variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate), colored by chromium or vanadium, and is sometimes found in mica schist. These are mineral specimens as described on the listing, not faceted gemstones unless the title says otherwise. In crystal traditions, emerald is associated with the heart. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim.

Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight, grade, or size is listed.

• SKU: AMEMF

Visit Namaste Bookshop at 2 West 14th Street, just west of Fifth Avenue near Union Square, or order online.