Emerald

Emerald specimens for sale

139 for sale · $8–$55,000 USD

429 in the gallery

Emerald is a green variety of beryl distinguished by its vivid, often deep green hue due to trace chromium or vanadium. Crystals commonly form in hexagonal prismatic habits with vitreous luster, and are prized when they display clear transparency and well-formed prisms. Notable specimens originate from classic emerald localities such as Colombia and Brazil, with other important sources including Zambia and Zimbabwe, among others. The material can range from translucent to richly emerald-green, and inclusions such as basalt-filling fractures or two-phase assemblages are frequently observed, sometimes contributing to character rather than detracting from value for many collectors.

Formula
Be3Al2(Si6O18)
Rarity
Rare
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Very High Interest
Classification notes
Silicates; Cyclosilicates; Ring silicates (Si6O18)

Key characteristics

Crystal system
hexagonal
Mohs hardness
7.5–8
Specific gravity
2.67–2.78
Luster
vitreous
Transparency
transparent, translucent
Color
green
Streak
white
Cleavage
poor
Fracture
conchoidal, uneven
Crystal habit
prismatic, massive
  • Gem mineral
  • Classic / historic

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Where Emerald is found

Top localities

  1. Muzo Mine59 specimens
  2. Coscuez Mine50 specimens
  3. Nigeria25 specimens
  4. La Pita Mine22 specimens
  5. Chivor Mine18 specimens
  6. Brumado15 specimens
  7. Kagem Emerald Mine13 specimens
  8. Habach valley8 specimens
  9. Jos Plateau8 specimens
  10. Panjshir8 specimens

About Emerald

Collectors seek emerald for its color intensity, crystal aesthetics, and locality association. Fine crystals with robust termination, deep color zoning, and minimal gumming or fracture lines are particularly desirable. High-quality emeralds often come from hydrothermal or pegmatitic environments, where emerald-bearing beryl forms in cavities and fractures within metamorphic host rocks. This makes emeralds a favorite for display and study, with the potential to illustrate the diversity of beryl varieties and the geological processes that yield such striking color and form.