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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. 62550
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Lustrous transparent medium-green emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral beryl, with minor yellow-metallic pyrite in sooty gray matrix. The emerald crystal is prismatic hexagonal form with pinacoid terminations embedded in calcite.
Overall Size:52x44x20 mm
Crystals:11.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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