Product Details
Stone type: Emerald
Weight: 6 ct
Dimension: 10X11X8.50 mm
Color: Green
Shape & Cut: Octagon, SHA cut
What is Emerald?
Emerald is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl colored green by trace amounts of chromium or sometimes vanadium. Beryl has a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale. Most emeralds have lots of material trapped inside during the gem's formation, so their toughness is classified as generally poor.
Is emerald the most famous gem?
For over 5000 years, emeralds have been one of the most desirable and valuable colored stones. Ancient civilizations in Africa, Asia, and South America independently discovered emeralds and made them a gemstone of highest esteem.