Emerald Zambian stone weighing 2.998 carats

Technical details: Type: Emerald Emerald Weight: 2.998 carats Dimensions (mm): 9.66x7.62x4.99 Shape: Emerald Color: Green Clarity: Included Transparency: Semi-opaque Hardness: 7.5-8.0 Treatment: Untreated Origin: Zambia Certification: Certificate from the Saudi Laboratory (MT) - Website (www.mtgl.com.sa) The emerald is a gemstone belonging to the beryl mineral group, known for its deep, vibrant green color, which is attributed to small amounts of chromium or vanadium in its chemical composition. The emerald features good hardness but may contain natural inclusions considered part of its distinctive characteristics. The emerald typically forms in metamorphic rocks or in cavities of igneous rocks.