Emerald

Emerald is a green variety of beryl, colored by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. It is one of the most valuable gemstones in the world and prized for its rich green color.

Emerald
Category: Beryl
Hardness: 7.5
Specific Gravity: 2.7
Luster: vitreous
Transparency: transparent to translucent
Crystal System: hexagonal
Cleavage: imperfect
Fracture: conchoidal to uneven
Composition: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Typical Size: up to several centimeters
Found In:
AL Albania
Uses:
  • jewelry
  • collecting
Believed to enhance intuition and bring emotional balance.