Emerald
about Emerald
Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6,) colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.[1] Beryl has a hardness of 7.5 - 8 on the 10 point Mohs scale of mineral hardness.[1] Most emeralds are highly included, so their brittleness (resistance to breakage) is classified as generally poor. The word "emerald" comes from Latin smaragdus, via Greek smaragdos, its original source being a Semitic word izmargad or the Sanskrit word, marakata, meaning "emerald" or "green". Emerald is a May Birthstone.
Colombian Emerald
Treatment: Natural, cedar oilOrigin: Chivor mine, Colombia
Hardness: 8
Shape: Square step cut
Clarity: VS, eye clean
Material: Beryl
Width: 6mm
Height: 2.8mm
Length: 6.2mm
Weight: 1.03 carats
Color: Vivid medium light very slightly bluish green
Beautiful vivid medium light very slightly bluish green color. Balanced well cut gem. VS eye clean. Excellent clarity for emerald.