{"product_id":"400-grams-swat-emerald-specimen","title":"400 Grams Emerald Specimen on Matrixn - Swat Valley, Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis specimen has natural emerald crystal clusters growing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edirectly on well-defined faces sit on a pale beige calcite matrix with dark biotite patches and schist host matrix. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe back of the specimen has the full matrix profile — predominantly dark schist with scattered small green crystal points and a white calcite vein running through the base. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA slightly lower angle has the depth of the crystal clusters and the contrast between the green crystals and the surrounding host rock. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClose-up of the schist surface has smaller emerald crystal pockets embedded in the granular dark matrix, with visible quartz grains and minor calcite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is mined in the Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The crystals are in as-mined condition — no resin filling, no surface treatments, and no reshaping. The hexagonal crystal habit is visible on the primary cluster. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald (Beryl — Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) - Base Rock is Soap Stone, Calcite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm × 65mm × 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid green crystals on grey-white calcite and dark schist matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatments:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — 100% natural, as-mined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (G) — no breaks or damage to crystal clusters\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwat Valley emeralds are colored by trace chromium and vanadium within the beryl structure. This locality is recognized among mineral collectors for producing specimens with vivid color saturation. This piece is sold as a display mineral specimen, not as a cut or faceted gemstone. The matrix provides geological context and display stability. No stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between a Swat Valley emerald and a Colombian emerald?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are chromium-colored beryls, but Swat emeralds typically form in a calcite-schist matrix and tend toward a slightly more vivid, saturated green. Colombian emeralds form in hydrothermal veins in black shale and are generally more transparent, making them more common in faceted gem trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can the emerald crystals in this specimen be extracted and faceted?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystals in this specimen are small, clustered, and matrix-attached — they are not suitable for faceting. This piece is intended as a mineral display specimen, not as a source of cuttable rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How should I store or display a raw emerald matrix specimen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from prolonged direct sunlight, which can gradually fade color in some beryls. Display on a flat, stable surface — this specimen is self-supporting — and dust with a soft dry brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners or harsh chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53082808975649,"sku":"EMER-401","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/rough_specimen_of_emerald.webp?v=1785169080","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/400-grams-swat-emerald-specimen","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}