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Brennon and Silas. Properties. Color: Various shades of green White powder streak 7.5-8 Hardness One direction, poor cleavage A density of 2.76 Elements present in Emerald: Beryllium, Aluminum, Silicon, Oxygen, Chromium , Vanadium (sometimes). Where To Find Emeralds.
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Properties • Color: Various shades of green • White powder streak • 7.5-8 Hardness • One direction, poor cleavage • A density of 2.76 • Elements present in Emerald: Beryllium, Aluminum, Silicon, Oxygen, Chromium , Vanadium (sometimes)
Where To Find Emeralds • Found in Colombia, Brazil, Zambia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Australia, and the US
Mining and Process • Mined and processed by either the open pit method, or by following white calcite veins through tunnels
$$$$$$$$$$ Cost $$$$$$$$$$ • Emerald costs for a 1.0 carat is $30.00-$525.00 commercially. Where a good emerald ranges from $525.00-$1,125.00, but an extra fine emerald $2,900.00-$9,800.00
What Are Emeralds Even Used For? • Can be used for jewelry, folk lore, your imagination is the limit.
BRENNON SILAS Tourmaline Opal Topaz Citrine