{"title":"Smaragdit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eSmaragdite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare mineral belonging to the amphibole group. It is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eobsolete or informal name\u003c\/strong\u003e that was used primarily to describe certain \u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"202\"\u003egreen varieties of amphiboles\u003c\/strong\u003e , notably those rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eglaucophane\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"266\"\u003etremolite\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eactinolite\u003c\/strong\u003e , found in high-pressure metamorphic rocks, such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eeclogites\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"396\"\u003e Here's a more detailed look:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e 🟢 \u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eCharacteristics of smaragdite\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Emerald green (hence its name, derived from \u003cem data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"514\"\u003esmaragdos\u003c\/em\u003e , which means emerald in Greek). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e : A complex mixture of aluminum, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and iron silicates. It is often associated with minerals such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eglaucophane\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"738\"\u003etremolite\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eactinolite\u003c\/strong\u003e , and sometimes \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"779\"\u003ejadeite\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Fibrous or lamellar, sometimes with a silky sheen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Resulting from the transformation (metamorphism) of mafic rocks (rich in iron and magnesium) under high pressure and moderate temperature — typically in subduction zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eGeological environment\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e Smaragdite is found in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eeclogites\u003c\/strong\u003e , metamorphic rocks that form deep underground, often in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eancient mountain ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e It is typical of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003ehigh-pressure metamorphic terrains\u003c\/strong\u003e , such as those found in the Alps, parts of West Africa, and Norway. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e 💎 Beware of confusion!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eSmaragdite is not a gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e , contrary to what its name might suggest (because of the word \"emerald\"). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e It \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eshould not be confused with emerald\u003c\/strong\u003e , a variety of green beryl used in jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eThe term \"smaragdite\" is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003emainly used in a geological or petrographic context\u003c\/strong\u003e , rarely in the gem trade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/8577\/6732\/collections\/smaragdite-2199170.jpg?v=1779712453","url":"https:\/\/www.laboiteacailloux.com\/en\/collections\/smaragdite.oembed","provider":"La Boite à Cailloux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}