GENUINE EMERALDS FROM EARTH

Many people expect a specific answer from this question, however, the process of developing an emerald in nature is not well known, since it depends on many variables to have this data accurately.

Some experts estimate that it may take up to 100,000 years to fully develop an emerald, however, other scientists wonder if it really takes so long.

Scientists claim that laboratory-made crystals can grow in a year, then they assume that it is possible for emeralds to grow on a real timescale, only if they meet the perfect conditions.

Chemical Formula:  Be3Al2SiO6

Colour: Green

Hardness: 7.5 – 8

Crystal System: Hexagonal

Refractive Index: 1.57 – 1.58

SG: 2.6 – 2.8

Transparency: Transparent to translucent

Double Refraction: 0.006

Lustre: Vitreous

Cleavage: 3,1 – basal

Mineral Class: Beryl (Emerald)

Despite these scientific assumptions, there is no doubt that some emeralds are very old. Some deposits date back only twenty million years ago, while others date back two billion years ago. The only thing known is that the emerald is a very old and beautiful Rock.