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

• 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

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• 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