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Beryl var. Trapiche Emerald (30+ pieces) from Chivor, Guavió-Guatéque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Trapiche Emerald (30+ pieces) from Chivor, Guavió-Guatéque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Trapiche Emerald (30+ pieces) from Chivor, Guavió-Guatéque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62627
Mineral:Beryl var. Trapiche Emerald (30+ pieces)
Locality:Chivor, Guavió-Guatéque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Over 30 translucent green emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, exhibiting the rare trapiche crystal habit of six crystals that grew like spokes around a central crystal with gray clay between crystals. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection
Overall Size:3-6 mm
Crystals:
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