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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.
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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.
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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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Handout
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.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Emerald

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article provides information about emeralds.
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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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Handout
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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Graphic
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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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.
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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.
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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.