Emerald
A variety of Beryl
What is Emerald?
Emerald is one of the most well-known gemstones and commonly used for jewelry and other ornamental decoration. Emerald is graded on a scale of hue, tonal grade, and saturation. In general, a high-grade emerald will be medium to very dark in coloring. Most marketed gemstones are Colombian and have a blue-green color.
Uses & Applications
Emerald is a classic gemstone and a staple for high-end jewelry. These gem-quality beryls are too valuable in the jewelry trade to be used for any other purpose, and faceted stones are set into rings, necklaces, earrings, and more. Emerald has been used for such purposes in ancient Egypt as far back as 1500 BCE.
Healing Properties
Emerald is believed to detoxify the body from the negative effects caused by excessive stress and mental exhaustion. It is believed that the stone helps to encourage positive energy to flow through the body and also restores vitality and drive. This stone can be used to align the chakras, bringing a sense of balance and contentment to meet the challenges of daily life.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.565-1.602
- Birefringence
- 0.004-0.010
- Pleochroism
- Strong: yellow green, blue green
- Optical Character
- Uniaxial negative
- Dispersion
- 0.014
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This stone excels in rarity, collection value.
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Associated Chakras
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Physical Properties
- Color
- Green, slightly yellowish-green, bluish or pure deep green
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7.5 - 8
- Density
- 2.67 - 2.78 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Hexagonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Be3Al2(Si6O18)
- Elements
- Al, Be, O, Si
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