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Precious Emerald

What Exactly is Emerald Gemstones

Emerald is a precious gemstone and a description of the mineral beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) colored green by evidence numbers of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Beryl has a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale. Most emeralds are Mostly included, so their toughness (opposition to breakage) are classified as generally poor.

Gemstone Color

Green shades to colorless

Gemstone Luster

N/A

Crystal
System

Hexagonal

Chemical formula

Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Gems Hardness

7.5–8

Mineral
Class

Beryl

Emerald is a precious gemstone and a description of the mineral beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) colored green by evidence numbers of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Beryl has a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale. Most emeralds are Mostly included, so their toughness (opposition to breakage) are classified as generally poor.

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