gemstone
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, green color due to chromium and vanadium, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, green color due to chromium and vanadium, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and metamorphic environments where beryllium-rich fluids interact with surrounding rocks.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a precious gemstone in fine jewelry and collected as high-value mineral specimens.
Geological facts
Emeralds have been mined since ancient times, with Cleopatra being famously associated with Egyptian emerald mines.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct green color and hexagonal prisms, commonly found in countries like Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil.
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