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hexagonalrareSilicates
Emerald
Be3Al2(SiO3)6
This image displays a vibrant green emerald crystal, a variety of beryl, embedded within a matrix of white quartz.
Emerald Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness
7.5Crystal System
hexagonalLuster
vitreousStreak Color
whiteCleavage
imperfect basalFracture
conchoidal to unevenSpecific Gravity
2.67Colors
greenTransparency
transparent to translucentType Locality
Kagem Emerald Mine, Kafubu Emerald District, Ndola, Copperbelt Province, ZambiaMineral Group
SilicatesUses
jewelry, collectorAssociated Minerals
quartzRarity
rareGeological Context
Emeralds typically form in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, or metamorphic rocks, where beryllium-rich fluids interact with chromium or vanadium-bearing rocks, providing the necessary elements for their distinctive green color.
