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Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 49887
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite with Pyrite
Locality:Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Large lustrous hexagonal emerald crystal, the green gem variety of beryl, in white calcite matrix with yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 4 mm. The emerald crystal has deep color and is internally flawed (typical of large emeralds). Top edge is chipped.
Overall Size:9x8.5x8 cm
Crystals:26 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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