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Beryl var. Emerald from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Beryl var. Emerald from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 43620
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Description:Elongated hexagonal emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, in white quartz with black biotite. The emerald crystal has excellent color and is internally translucent.
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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