May Symbols Guide ~ Birthstones, Colors, Flowers & Zodiac Signs
The May symbols and zodiac signs are: Birthstone: Emerald Alternative birthstones: Agate and Chrysoprase Birthstone color: Green Birth flower: Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn Birth trees: Willow and Hawthorn Zodiac star sign: Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21) Zodiac star sign: Gemini (May 22 – Jun 21) Additional symbols of May include: Birds: Nightingale and Robin Animals: Deer Insects: Bee and Butterfly Download May Birthday Symbols Chart Annual List of Birthday Symbols and Zodiac Signs
Ten Emerald Gemstone Facts (May Stones)
Emerald gemstones are one of the rarest and most valuable crystals due to their unique geological properties and unusual history. Here are ten fun facts about emerald stones followed by a short trivia quiz. How many can you get right?? Ten Emerald Gemstone Facts 1. Emerald Is a Variety of the Mineral Beryl Emerald is the green variety of the mineral beryl, which is composed mainly of beryllium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen. The gemstone’s distinctive green color is caused by trace amounts of elements such as chromium or vanadium within the crystal structure. 2. Most Emeralds Contain Visible Inclusions Unlike many gemstones, emeralds almost always contain internal features known as inclusions. These…
May Zodiac Signs and Zodiac Gemstones
The May Zodiac signs are Taurus and Gemini. Taurus is the bull astrology sign for those born from April 21 to May 21 and Gemini is the twin astrology sign for those born from May 22 to June 21. The start and end days of each sign can vary by a day or two each year, depending on the solar system position in that particular year. The list of Zodiac gemstones per sign varies from source to source, so the main reference we use is the historical Curious Lore of Stones by George Frederick Kunz. These groups of stones are also known as Zodiac birthstones. Other Zodiac crystal sets may…
