AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Beryl var. Emerald |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 33437 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Emerald |
Locality: | Brumado District, Serra das Éguas, Bahia, Brazil |
Description: | Many translucent green emerald crystals embedded in greenish quartz with metallic molybdenite and dark biotite. Though the emerald is not gem-quality, there are many crystals exposed. |
Overall Size: | 13x8x6 cm |
Crystals: | 1-3 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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