Colombian Emerald, known as Colombian Panna in Hindi, is the most luxurious and premium variety of Emerald (Panna), renowned for its vibrant green color, high clarity, and lush transparency. Sourced from the Muzo, Chivor, and Coscuez mines in Colombia, this gemstone is associated with the planet Mercury (Budh) in Vedic astrology. It is considered a stone of wisdom, communication, intellect, and creativity.
Color: Bright, rich green to slightly bluish-green
Hardness: 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs scale
Sources: Colombia (Muzo mines – finest quality), Zambia, Brazil, Afghanistan
Planet: Mercury (Budh)Color: Colorless, white, yellow, blue, pink, and champagne shades
Hardness: 10 on the Mohs scale (hardest natural substance)
Sources: South Africa, Russia, Australia, Canada, Botswana, India
Planet: Venus (Shukra)