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Emerald specimens for sale
186 for sale · $8–$55,000 USD
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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)
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Emerald from Panjshir, Afghanistan
Panjshir emeralds, Afghanistan — a modern source known for saturated green crystals from hydrothermal veins; prized for sharp hexagonal prisms and color.Read guide
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Emerald from Muzo Mine, Colombia
Emerald from Muzo Mine, Colombia: vivid green with internal glow, formed in sedimentary shales and calcite, often with pyrite and parisite-(Ce) on calcite.Read guide
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Emerald from Kagem Emerald Mine, Zambia
Emerald from Kagem, Zambia — vivid green beryl crystals with strong translucency, schist-hosted formation, prized for color, provenance, and collecting appeal.Read guide
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Emerald from Habach valley, Austria
Habachtal, Austria - classic emerald locality yielding emeralds and pale beryl; alpine schists create sharp prisms on matrix, prized for history and color.Read guide
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Emerald from Coscuez Mine, Colombia
Emerald - Coscuez Mine, Colombia: glassy hexagonal beryl with rich green saturation and lively transparency, set in calcite veins, a prized collector locality.Read guideAbout 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.
