{"product_id":"natural-swat-emerald-rough-3ct","title":"3.18 Carat Hexagonal Rough Emerald Crystal | Faceting Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural emerald crystal weighing \u003cstrong\u003e3.18 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e, mined from the Swat Valley, Pakistan — one of the world's historically significant emerald-producing regions. The crystal displays a \u003cstrong\u003evivid green\u003c\/strong\u003e color with a semi-transparent body and retains its natural hexagonal prismatic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is classified as \u003cstrong\u003e100% natural and earth-mined\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eminor oil treatment only\u003c\/strong\u003e — a standard, accepted practice in the emerald trade used to improve surface clarity. No resin, no fracture filling, no synthetic enhancement. Condition is rated \u003cstrong\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/strong\u003e with clarity graded \u003cstrong\u003eSI \/ Semi-Transparent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineralogically, this is a member of the \u003cstrong\u003eBeryl\u003c\/strong\u003e family (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) crystallizing in the \u003cstrong\u003ehexagonal crystal system\u003c\/strong\u003e. The natural prismatic termination is partially intact, making it suitable for both faceting and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStone Details\u003c\/h3\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 3.18 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal (natural crystal form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e SI \/ Semi-Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swat Valley, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor Oil (100% Natural, Earth-Mined)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceting Rough · Lapidary · Collector Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is listed under \u003cstrong\u003eFacet Rough, Raw Crystals, Lapidary Rough Stones,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCrystals for Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. The semi-transparent body and vivid saturation make it a viable candidate for custom faceting into a finished gemstone. Collectors may also retain it as a natural mineral specimen given the intact hexagonal habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is Swat emerald the same quality as Colombian emerald?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwat (Pakistani) emeralds share the same mineral species (beryl) and can exhibit comparable vivid green color, though Colombian stones typically command higher market premiums due to brand recognition. Pakistani emeralds are valued for their strong saturation and direct-source availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What does \"minor oil\" treatment mean for an emerald?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor oil means a small amount of colorless oil or resin was used to fill surface-reaching fractures, improving transparency. It is the most accepted and least invasive treatment in the emerald trade and does not affect the stone's natural classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can a rough emerald crystal be faceted into a finished gem?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — rough emeralds with sufficient transparency and saturation are routinely cut by lapidaries into faceted stones. The yield depends on the clarity, inclusions, and shape of the rough; SI-clarity material like this piece is commonly used for custom cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182701732129,"sku":"EMER-382","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/Facet-rough-emerald-crystal.png?v=1785779269","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/natural-swat-emerald-rough-3ct","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}