All emeralds contain inclusions formed during their growth.
Inclusions indicate the stone is natural. The most common cut is the step or emerald cut. Marakata or emerald harmonizes and strengthens the positive influences of Budha or mercury. These influences include intelligence, education, speech, teaching, learning, communication, confidence, writing, drawing, trade, humour, wit, discrimination, diplomacy. Budha or Mercury is the prince in Jyotish and is influenced by Surya and Chandra.