gemstone
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, Color: Green to bluish-green, Luster: Vitreous to sub-vitreous, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal, Specific Gravity: 2.67 to 2.78
- Hardness
- 7
Identified More gemstone →
Explore Emerald in the encyclopedia →Identify your own rocks.
Get a report just like this from any photo, free.
Physical properties
Hardness: 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, Color: Green to bluish-green, Luster: Vitreous to sub-vitreous, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal, Specific Gravity: 2.67 to 2.78
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins or metamorphic environments where beryllium-rich fluids interact with surrounding rocks, typically within schist or pegmatites.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a high-end gemstone in jewelry and for mineral collections.
Geological facts
Emeralds have been prized since ancient Egyptian times, with Cleopatra being famously fond of them. Flaws and inclusions are often referred to as the 'jardin' (garden) and are accepted as part of their character.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct green color and hexagonal crystal habit, commonly found in countries like Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, and Pakistan.
More like this
Other gemstone specimens
Gemstone Ring
N/A - Set piece of jewelry, likely Amethyst or Garnet with Diamond or CZ
gemstone
Diamond and Gold Jewelry
Carbon (Diamond) / Au (Gold)
gemstone
Ammolite
Ammolite (Biogenic Aragonite with trace elements; fossils of Placenticeras meeki and Placenticeras intercalare)
mineral
Red Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite inclusions
sedimentary
Cubic Zirconia (simulant) or Diamond
ZrO2 (Cubic Zirconia) or C (Diamond)
gemstone
Black Opal Ring (Carved Opal)
Hydrated Silicon Dioxide (SiO2·nH2O)
gemstone