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Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl Tourmaline from Crabtree Mine, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

 
Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl Tourmaline from Crabtree Mine, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl Tourmaline from Crabtree Mine, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl Tourmaline from Crabtree Mine, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 51688
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl Tourmaline
Locality:Crabtree Mine, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Description:Translucent green emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, to 5 mm long in translucent white quartz with slender black schorl tourmaline crystals to 18 mm long. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #188; acquired in 1940 from Morrell G. Biernbaum (1895-ca.1938) (changed name in later years to Baldwin)
Overall Size:5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:3-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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