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Trace Elements of the Red Emerald
Colors in gemstones & Red Emerald are caused by chromophores: trace metal impurities present during formation which remain trapped in th
An Introduction to the Hexagonal Crystal System
Hexagonal molecules of beryllium and oxygen form cyclosilicate six-sided rings stacked on a lattice to form crystals of the mineral red bery
Family Ties of Type III Beryl
Red and Green Beryl share crystal structure & gemological similarities that cause gemstones to exhibit the same optical characteristics
The Geologic History of the Wah-Wah Deposit
The geological and chemical conditions required for red beryl crystallization and Red Emerald formation are examined.
The Thomas Range Red Beryl Deposit
Red Emeralds formed 23 to 18 million years ago; the red beryl from the Thomas Range shows unique mineralogical characteristics in crystal ha
Origin of the Red Emerald
Diamond famously utilizes carbon atoms in its crystal lattice, but Emerald is formed on a molecular foundation of beryllium, just as in Red
What is a Jardin?
Corporations, in their endless battles against one another, adopt various competitive strategies to defeat their opponents. Michael...
What is Your Job?
The Red Emerald has no voice, but my job is to try and serve in that capacity. If the red beryl could speak, what would this gemstone say? I
What is Pezzottaite?
Red Emerald and Pezzottaite share a family relationship as members of the beryl group, both are Type III like Emerald and are some of the ra
What is Benitoite?
Benitoite, a blue gemstone more brilliant than diamond, and the state gemstone of California, is rare like the Red Emerald, and the two are
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