Emerald in Matrix Raw Specimen

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AA Grade
226 Grams
Specimen
Zimbabwe

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In Short

This is an AA-grade raw Emerald specimen from the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe. Emerald is green beryl, and this piece shows natural green crystal set in its silvery mica-schist matrix, not a cut gem. It measures 3.09 x 2.27 x 1.66 inches, hand-finished with natural jojoba oil and sourced through our artisan network. A striking natural specimen.

Batch Lot

Emerald, Specimens

Lot No. EME-SPE-5396

The Piece

Form: Specimens
Size: 3.09" L x 2.27" W x 1.66" H
Weight: 226 Grams7.97 oz

Quality

Grade: AA · How We Grade
Finish: Hand-Finished with Natural Jojoba OilA light finish that brings out the stone's natural color and clarity

Provenance

Region: Midlands Province
Country: Zimbabwe
Sourcing: Artisan NetworkiPurchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop.Our Sourcing Standards

Where It Comes From

Midlands Province, Zimbabwe

The exact piece photographed. One of a kind.Hand-inspected and graded in-house

About This Emerald

Emerald is green beryl, colored by traces of chromium and vanadium. This is a raw specimen: emerald crystal set in its natural mica-schist matrix, the way the mineral actually forms underground.

Rough emerald does not look like the faceted gem in a ring. The color runs in pockets and seams of green through a silvery, flecked host rock, and that contrast is the appeal of a specimen like this.

These come from the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, a region long associated with fine emerald. Each piece is hand-finished with a light coat of natural jojoba oil, which deepens the green and brings out the texture of the matrix. Nothing is dyed or fracture-filled.

Traditionally Used For

Emerald is traditionally a stone of the heart, associated with love, patience, and opening to connection. Many people work with it for emotional healing, compassion, and a sense of renewal.

If that resonates, a raw specimen like this tends to sit on a desk, shelf, or altar as a natural focal point rather than being carried.

These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Traditional Associations

Offered as a starting point for your own practice.

Traditionally Used For

Chakra

Heart

Element

Earth

Zodiac

Try ThisOn the nightstand or the bathroom shelf, somewhere you see it each morning.

Traditional associations drawn from historical practice. Not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Care and Use

Sensitivity Medium

Emerald sits at 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, harder than a steel blade, so it handles daily carry and a quick rinse without fuss. Keep chemical cleaners away from it; they can etch the surface.

Do

Dust With A Soft Dry Brush
Wipe Gently
Re-oil Lightly If The Surface Dulls
Handle With Support

Avoid

Chemical Cleaners
Ultrasonic Cleaners
Hard Knocks (matrix can be brittle)
Prolonged Water Soaking

Good ForHome/AltarDisplayMeditation SpaceCollection

Traditional practice: cleanse with smoke, sound, breath or intention; charge under moonlight, morning sunlight (brief) or intention. Offered as tradition, not instruction.

What is Emerald?

Emerald Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties

Learn what Emerald is, where ours comes from, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen, in our complete Emerald Crystal Guide.

Read our full Emerald guide: meaning, origin & sourcing → Or browse all Emerald pieces →

Good to Know

Questions Before You Buy

Is this real emerald, and is it heated, dyed or treated?

Natural emerald from Midlands Province, Zimbabwe. The emerald itself is natural, not dyed or fracture-filled. Each specimen is hand-finished with a light coat of natural jojoba oil, which deepens the color and conditions the surface. We disclose that finish openly.

Is this the exact piece in the photos?

Yes. This listing is one piece, photographed individually. When it sells, it is gone.

What size is it?

It measures 3.09" L x 2.27" W x 1.66" H and weighs 226 grams.

What does AA grade mean?

Grades reflect visual quality within a batch. A is standard, with typical inclusions. AA shows stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing. AAA is the top 10 to 15 percent of a batch. Every lot is inspected and graded by our team in Rockville, Maryland, not taken on the supplier’s word.

Where does it come from, and how do you know?

The Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, a region long known for emerald, sourced through our artisan network. It came to us through an artisan network, one of the sourcing models we publish and stand behind.

Inspected, sourced and guaranteed in Rockville, Maryland

Inspected and Graded

By hand, every lot

Every lot is inspected and graded by our expert team before it is listed, not taken on the supplier's word. AA on this listing means stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing than the batch average. Pieces that miss the mark never reach the shop.

How We Grade

Sourcing

Sourced through an artisan network

Purchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop. We say what we know and where our tracing stops.

Our Sourcing Standards

Our Promise

Natural stone, every time

Everything we sell is natural in origin: never synthetic, never dyed, never coated. Where a stone has been heated, irradiated or stabilized, which is common in the trade for some species, we say so on the listing. If a piece is not as described, return it within 90 days of delivery.

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In Short

Emerald, Specimens

The Piece

Quality

Provenance

Where It Comes From

About This Emerald

Traditionally Used For

Traditional Associations

Care and Use

Do

Avoid

Emerald Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties

Questions Before You Buy

Inspected, sourced and guaranteed in Rockville, Maryland

By hand, every lot

Sourced through an artisan network

Natural stone, every time

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