| STONE | Emerald |
|---|---|
| SOURCE | Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe |
| MINERAL | Beryl |
| HARDNESS | 7.5-8 |
| COLOR | Bluish green to pure green |
| CLARITY | Most emeralds have inclusions which include small bits of gasses, other minerals and crystals, and liquids that the emeralds take on during the crystallization process |
