brennon and silas
DESCRIPTION
Brennon and Silas. Properties. Color: Various shades of green White powder streak 7.5-8 Hardness One direction, poor cleavage A density of 2.76 Elements present in Emerald: Beryllium, Aluminum, Silicon, Oxygen, Chromium , Vanadium (sometimes). Where To Find Emeralds. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Brennon and Silas
Properties
• Color: Various shades of green• White powder streak• 7.5-8 Hardness • One direction, poor cleavage • A density of 2.76• Elements present in Emerald: Beryllium,
Aluminum, Silicon, Oxygen, Chromium , Vanadium (sometimes)
Where To Find Emeralds
• Found in Colombia, Brazil, Zambia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Australia, and the US
Mining and Process
• Mined and processed by either the open pit method, or by following white calcite veins through tunnels
$$$$$$$$$$ Cost $$$$$$$$$$
• Emerald costs for a 1.0 carat is $30.00-$525.00 commercially. Where a good emerald ranges from $525.00-$1,125.00, but an extra fine emerald $2,900.00-$9,800.00
What Are Emeralds Even Used For?
• Can be used for jewelry, folk lore, your imagination is the limit.
BRENNON SILAS
Tourmaline Opal Topaz Citrine