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Beryl var. Emerald from Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina

Beryl var. Emerald from Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 20435
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina
Description:Many crystals of emerald in dark schist matrix. The largest crystals are well exposed and show intense green color that emerald is known for. Many other emerald crystals are visible in the schist (could be exposed with microabrasives). Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:7x7x5 cm
Crystals:5-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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