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Do emeralds sparkle?

While emeralds do sparkle quite a bit, they possess little to no fire. Therefore, a great way to check the authenticity of your stone is to hold it under bright light, like a lamp, and pay attention to its shine. If the jewel radiates an extremely bright rainbow of colors, then it probably isn't real.

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Do emeralds break easily?

Like all stones. If struck, emeralds can crack or chip. Cracks can occur more easily because of the surface-reaching inclusions in Emeralds. When choosing an emerald, make sure to look for a stone with no surface-reaching inclusions.

Are emeralds heavy?

Emeralds are much denser than glass, and will feel slightly heavier despite being the same size.

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