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Beryl var. Trapiche Emerald from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Trapiche Emerald from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia

Beryl var. Trapiche Emerald from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23180
Mineral:Beryl var. Trapiche Emerald
Locality:Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia
Description:Dark green emerald crystals is a star-shaped formation of diverging crystals know as trapiche. Another, smaller trapiche emerald is on the bottom. These crystals are dark, but the type of crystallization is rare and sought-after by collectors.
Overall Size:5.5x5x3 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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