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Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62053
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia
Description:Lustrous transparent medium-green emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with no matrix. The emerald crystal is hexagonal form with flat basal pinacoid termination and mottled crystallization patterns on surfaces. Weight: 2.6 grams
Overall Size:17x10x8 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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