gemstone
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, vivid green color due to trace chromium and vanadium, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, vivid green color due to trace 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
Extensively used in high-end fine jewelry and as an investment-grade collector gemstone.
Geological facts
Emeralds often contain inclusions known as 'jardin' (garden), which gemologists use to determine their natural origin.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its signature deep green color and hexagonal prismatic habit; found notably in Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil.
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