This necklace features a combination of emerald, topaz, peridot, and quartz beads, set with sterling silver components. Each stone represents a distinct mineral, showcasing a variety of colors, structures, and formation processes.
Details:
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Material: Natural emerald, topaz, peridot, quartz beads with sterling silver
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Appearance: Green emerald, golden to colorless topaz, olive-green peridot, and clear or lightly colored quartz
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Formation: Emerald forms from beryllium-rich fluids in metamorphic rocks; topaz forms in igneous rocks with fluorine-bearing fluids; peridot crystallizes in mantle-derived rocks; quartz forms from silica-rich fluids in igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary environments
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Physical Properties: Emerald hardness 7.5–8, topaz 8, peridot 6.5–7, quartz 7; all with vitreous luster
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Educational Value: Demonstrates mineral diversity, crystal formation, and how trace elements influence color in minerals
This sterling silver emerald, topaz, peridot, and quartz necklace blends color, geology, and craftsmanship, creating a visually appealing and educational accessory.
