Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Beryllium

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough summary of physical and chemical properties about beryllium, along with electron configuration information and other relevant information.
Handout
Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site giving information on the physical properties and history of emeralds. Includes details on the cuts and valuation of these gems.
Handout
Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Gemstones

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains general information on various synthetic and natural gemstones and provides links to specific gems.
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Burke Museum

Burke Museum: Birthstones: Myths and History

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Burke Museum's site on Geology, this page details the birthstones for each month and discusses both the myth and the history behind birthstones.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article provides information about emeralds.
Website
Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Aquamarine, the Blue Variety of Beryl

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has some background information on aquamarine, a blue form of beryl. Provides details about variety, uses, color, and more. Detailed and helpful information.
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Other

Icga: Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on the history of emeralds, their physical properties, and where they can be found. Also provides pictures of emeralds and detailed information concerning them.
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Curated OER

The Mineral Gallery: Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief physical description of emeralds from an online database about minerals. Provides information about history, characteristics, color, and use.
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Curated OER

Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site giving information on the physical properties and history of emeralds. Includes details on the cuts and valuation of these gems.
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Curated OER

Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site giving information on the physical properties and history of emeralds. Includes details on the cuts and valuation of these gems.
Graphic
Curated OER

Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site giving information on the physical properties and history of emeralds. Includes details on the cuts and valuation of these gems.