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Mineral Specimen

Emerald Mineral Specimen

$129.50

Green,One of a kind

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A natural emerald mined in Pakistan. Presented as found, on its natural matrix. Specimens are valued for crystal form and undamaged terminations rather than facetable clarity.

Care. Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners, most emeralds are oiled and heat or vibration can disturb the filler. Clean with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush.

Treatment. Minor to moderate oiling or resin filling of surface-reaching fissures is standard and accepted trade practice.

Specification

Species: Emerald
Weight: ,
Colour: Green
Origin: Pakistan
Treatment: Minor to moderate oiling or resin filling of surface-reaching fissures is standard and accepted trade practice.
Mohs hardness: 7.5 - 8
Refractive index: 1.577 - 1.583
Specific gravity: 2.72
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Chemical formula: Be3Al2Si6O18

Ships from Peshawar, Pakistan. Dispatched within 1–3 working days, tracked and insured. Free worldwide over $500.

Returns. 30 days, unworn and in original packaging. Custom-set jewellery is excluded.

What to look for in emerald

Colour saturation drives value far more than clarity. A slightly included stone with vivid, evenly distributed green outperforms a pale, clean one. Swat Valley (Pakistan) emeralds are prized for a cool, slightly bluish green and often show better transparency than Colombian material at the same price point.

Value is driven by: Colour saturation, transparency, cut quality, origin.

Living with this stone

Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners, most emeralds are oiled and heat or vibration can disturb the filler. Clean with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush.

Birthstone: May
Anniversary: 20th & 35th
Chakra: Heart
Zodiac: Taurus, Gemini

Emerald questions, answered

Are emeralds with inclusions normal?

Yes. Emeralds are a Type III gemstone, meaning inclusions are expected in virtually every stone. The trade calls the internal landscape the jardin (French for garden). A completely clean emerald of any size is more likely to be synthetic than natural.

What makes Swat emeralds different?

Emeralds from the Swat Valley in Pakistan are coloured by chromium and tend toward a cool, slightly bluish green with strong saturation at small sizes. They are typically cut in Peshawar and reach the market with less oiling than Colombian goods.

Can I wear an emerald ring daily?

With care. At 7.5-8 Mohs an emerald resists scratching, but its internal fissures make it prone to chipping on impact. A bezel or protective setting is recommended for daily wear.

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