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Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite from Polveros Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite from Polveros Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite from Polveros Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite from Polveros Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite from Polveros Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62474
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite
Locality:Polveros Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Lustrous transparent medium-green emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, in translucent gray crystallized calcite. The emerald crystal is internally flawless, prismatic hexagonal form, with complex termination.
Overall Size:26x24x16 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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