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Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Some people actually prefer an emerald with very minute flaws over a flawless emerald, as this proves authenticity of the stone. A mineral is a naturally occurring solid formed through geological processes that has a characteristic chemical composition, a highly ordered atomic structure, and specific physical properties. To be classified as a true mineral, a substance must be a solid and have a crystalline structure.
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Is an emerald an igneous mineral?
I dont think so
Is lab formed emerald a mineral?
It is not a mineral
Is an emerald a chemical sedimentary rock?
An emerald is a mineral.
Is emerald a metamorphic rock?
Emerald is a mineral, not a rock.
What kind of acid is the emerald?
Emerald is a mineral but it is not an acid.
Is emerald silicate?
Emerald is a variety of the mineral beryl, which is a silicate mineral. Silicate minerals are composed of silicon atoms surrounded by oxygen atoms. Therefore, emerald can be classified as a silicate mineral due to its composition.
Can emerald be found in the Pacific Ocean?
I don't think so, but my sister found a mineral (I am 98% sure it is emerald) at Batemans Bay in the Pacific Ocean; So my answer is maybe.
What type of mineral is an emerald?
Emerald is made of the mineral beryl, although it is a gemstone. It has trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.
What is a Mineral that starts with E?
Emerald
Is emerald mineral a silicate?
Yes, emerald is a silicate mineral. It belongs to the beryl family of minerals, which is composed of beryllium aluminum silicate.
Can emeralds have minerals in it?
Emerald is a mineral. Specifically, it is a variant of the mineral known as beryl.
What is the North Carolina's state mineral?
It is the Emerald.
