Beryl · Beryl

Emerald

Emerald is the chromium or vanadium green of beryl, almost always clarity-enhanced and expected to carry its jardin. Colombia, Zambia and Brazil supply the market in that order of prestige.

Colour
green

Transparency
Transparent

RI
1.577–1.583

SG
2.67–2.90

Mohs
7.5–8.0

Birthstone
May · March

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