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Emerald Stones
Emerald stone is one of the many varieties of the mineral beryl. Emerald is a greenstone as a mineral form they sometimes contain vanadium chromium. In fact, the name emerald comes from ’the Greek term smaragdos through’ esmeralde ’Frenchparent, which means’ green gemstone’. The physical properties of emerald are essentially similar to beryl. Emerald gemstone is considered a highly valued asgemstones. Emerald cut stones in various shapes that range from the traditionalrectangular cut-step, known as the “emerald cut,” round, oval, square andCabochons.
Emerald Stone Property
Emerald, like diamonds, are valued based on the four properties of Cs or Four-Color,Cut, Clarity and Crystal. Emerald crystals are the property of transparency or in termsdiaphaneity gemologists’ -. Among all the properties of emerald, green is the mostimportant characteristics that give that enjoys popularity and value. Crystal ortransparency property is also significant for the gem emerald.
Emerald Colour Stone
Emerald can be found in a variety of green colors. Characteristic green color ofemerald comes from chromium impurities in the crystal structure of berylliumaluminum silicate. Some also have yellow to emerald biru.Namun tone, they lose theircolor when strongly heated.
Emerald Cut Stone