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Beryl var. Emerald from Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 36830
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Transparent-to-translucent green emerald variety of beryl crystals in white (calcite?) matrix. The emerald crystals are medium green color with lustrous faces. Four of the crystals are terminated.
Overall Size:7x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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