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Emerald - Wikipedia Emerald is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl (Be 3 Al 2 (SiO 3) 6) colored green by trace amounts of chromium or sometimes vanadium [2] Beryl has a hardness of 7 5–8 on the Mohs scale [2]
Emerald: The Worlds Most Popular Green Gem, May Birthstone Emeralds are gem-quality specimens of the beryl mineral family with a rich, distinctly green color They are found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in a small number of locations worldwide For over 5000 years, emeralds have been one of the most desirable and valuable colored stones
Emerald Gemstone | Emerald Stone – GIA Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine Highly saturated green color defines high quality emerald Emerald cuts have concentric parallel rows of facets and beveled corners Eye visible inclusions create an internal scene referred to as “jardin,” or garden
The History of the Emerald - American Gem Society Today, emeralds are a symbol of loyalty, new beginnings, peace, and security, making it not only a beautiful gem to wear, but also a meaningful jewelry present to give a loved one, especially one with a May birthday It is still widely prized by the rich and famous
Emerald Value, Price, and Jewelry Information Emerald has been synonymous with the color green since ancient times A fine emerald is a truly breathtaking sight, and this member of the beryl family deserves its placement among the traditional “Big Four” gems along with diamond, ruby, and sapphire
Emerald | Birthstone, Jewelry Healing Properties | Britannica emerald, grass-green variety of beryl (q v ) that is highly valued as a gemstone The name comes indirectly from the Greek smaragdos, a name that seems to have been given to a number of stones having little in common except a green colour; Pliny’s smaragdus undoubtedly included several distinct species
Emerald: The Green Treasure – Origin, Characteristics, and Uses Emeralds have captivated humans for millennia with their lush green hue and unparalleled beauty These stunning gemstones belong to the beryl mineral family and have been prized for their rarity and significance in cultures worldwide
Emerald: Mineral information, data and localities. Emerald has priority over beryl as a mineral name Emerald was known in antiquity and was prized as a gem In the 1790s, Louis Nicolas Vauquelin, the discoverer of chromium, demonstrated that emerald and beryl were essentially the same chemical compound and that emeralds, sensu strictu, contained chromium