Rock Identifier
Green gemstone ring, likely emerald simulant or jade (Uncertain; possible beryl (emerald, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) or jadeite (NaAlSi₂O₆), but the blurred image may show synthetic glass or another treated stone) — gemstone
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Green gemstone ring, likely emerald simulant or jade

Uncertain; possible beryl (emerald, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) or jadeite (NaAlSi₂O₆), but the blurred image may show synthetic glass or another treated stone

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Opaque to translucent vivid green, vitreous-to-waxy luster, polished square cabochon, set in a ring with a surrounding halo. Emerald hardness is 7.5–8 Mohs; jadeite is 6.5–7; no reliable cleavage or density can be determined visually.

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Physical properties

Opaque to translucent vivid green, vitreous-to-waxy luster, polished square cabochon, set in a ring with a surrounding halo. Emerald hardness is 7.5–8 Mohs; jadeite is 6.5–7; no reliable cleavage or density can be determined visually.

Formation & geological history

Natural emeralds form in hydrothermal, beryllium-rich metamorphic environments; jadeite forms in high-pressure subduction zones. Geological ages vary widely; this mounted specimen may also be synthetic or dyed.

Uses & applications

Jewelry and collecting; genuine emerald or fine jade can be valuable, while simulants and commercial treated stones are inexpensive.

Geological facts

The saturated, uniform green and opaque appearance are compatible with jade, dyed chalcedony, synthetic emerald, or glass, not necessarily natural emerald.

Field identification & locations

Confirm identity with refractive index, specific gravity, hardness, magnification, and spectroscopy; avoid scratching the mounted stone. Common sources include Colombia, Zambia, Myanmar, and China, depending on the material.