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Beryl var. Emerald from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 48632
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Glassy emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with no matrix attached. The emerald crystal is hexagonal form with flat termination on one end that has microscopic crystallization patterns visible under magnification.
Overall Size:13x8x7 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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