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SUMMARY
Emerald. This mesmerizing stone's velvety green color is indescribable. Yet from fashion design to a box of crayons, everyone can point to the color you're talking about when you say the word "emerald." Its popularity explains why the market is full of imitations of this gemstone, including a look-alike that is two stones glued together with an emerald-green paste. Genuine emeralds may include inclusions, referred to by experts as "jardin" (garden), that sometimes cloud them. Those inclusions are not flaws. They can indicate it is genuine emerald. Wherever you include this beautiful stone, give it center stage. It deserves the spotlight.
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| GEMOLOGICAL PROPERTIES: |
| Mineral Information |
Silicate, beryl group |
| Chemical Composition |
Al2Be3(Si6O18) |
| Color |
Emerald green |
| Hardness |
7½ - 8 |
| Specific Gravity |
2.67-2.78 |
| Refractive Index |
1.576-1.582 |
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