Emerald – Overview
Intro
Emerald is the green variety of beryl and is prized for saturated colour, rarity in fine quality, and unmistakable visual identity.
Overview
This starter entry positions emerald as a premium colour gemstone where colour, transparency, inclusions, treatment, and cutting all influence how buyers understand quality.
About
This starter entry positions emerald as a premium colour gemstone where colour, transparency, inclusions, treatment, and cutting all influence how buyers understand quality. Emerald is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.
Key Properties
| Mineral / material | Beryl |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Be3Al2Si6O18 |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Colour | Rich green to bluish green |
| Refractive index | 1.565 – 1.602 |
| Birefringence | 0.005 – 0.009 |
| Specific gravity | 2.67 – 2.78 |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5 – 8 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Toughness | Fair to good |