Smaragd (Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆)

Goodfellow offers high-quality emerald (Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆) for advanced research and industrial applications. Emerald, a variety of beryl, is known for its distinctive green color, high refractive index, and good chemical stability. This gemstone exhibits interesting optical properties, including pleochroism, and contains trace elements that influence its color and characteristics. Emerald finds use in industries such as optics, laser technology, and materials science. In optics, it serves as a model system for studying color centers and impurities in crystals. The laser industry utilizes synthetic emerald in certain solid-state lasers. In materials science, emerald is studied for its crystal growth mechanisms and defect structures. Emerging technologies benefiting from emerald research include the development of new green phosphors for displays and advanced gemstone-based sensors. Goodfellow's provision of research-grade emerald supports ongoing studies in mineralogy and crystal physics, particularly in understanding the role of trace elements in determining material properties. The unique optical and structural characteristics of emerald ensure its continued importance in both scientific research and industrial applications requiring materials with specific chromophore interactions and crystal chemistry.