Call number:
D32 (16)
Classification:
Ring Silicates
Translated title:
Beryl var. emerald
Place of origin:
Urals, ex U.S.S.R.
Depositional environment:
Commonly found in pegmatites.
Description:
The colour in Emerald is caused by trace amounts of a chromophore such as Chromium or Vanadium.
Chemical formula:
Be3Al2Si6O18
Crystal system:
Hexagonal
Persistent URL:
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Photograph
uoadl:185497
Photo number:
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