{"product_id":"natural-emerald-crystal-on-matrix-swat-pakistan","title":"41.7g Natural Emerald Crystal on Matrix – Swat, Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's something quietly extraordinary about a well-formed emerald crystal still attached to its host matrix. This is \u003cstrong\u003e41.7-gram specimen from Swat, Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e52 × 40 × 25 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it presents a natural hexagonal Beryl crystal in a \u003cstrong\u003evivid, saturated green\u003c\/strong\u003e that is immediately recognizable as fine Pakistani emerald. The off-white matrix provides a clean, contrasting backdrop that lets the crystal's color speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwat Valley is one of the world's most popular vivid green emerald localities, producing crystals with a distinctive crystal structures. This specimen is \u003cstrong\u003e100% natural and untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e  — making it a genuinely honest example of the material as it came out of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald (Beryl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.7 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 × 40 × 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swat, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid Green \/ Off-White Matrix\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial State:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose \/ Unmounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible \/ Numismatic\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this emerald natural and untreated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — this specimen is 100% naturally earthly mined with absolutely no treatments, oils, fillers, or enhancements applied. What you see is exactly what came out of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Swat, Pakistan considered a top emerald source?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwat Valley emeralds are prized globally for their warm vivid green hue, natural hexagonal crystal habit, and relatively high clarity compared to other origins. They are among the most collectible Pakistani gemstones in the mineral market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. What is the chromium content that gives Swat emeralds their green color?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swat emeralds owe their vivid green to trace amounts of chromium (Cr³⁺) and sometimes vanadium substituting into the Beryl crystal lattice. This chromium-driven color is what distinguishes a true Emerald from other green Beryls like Heliodor or Aquamarine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53010475811105,"sku":"EMR-413","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/natural-emerald-specimen-collection.webp?v=1783597842","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/natural-emerald-crystal-on-matrix-swat-pakistan","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}