| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colombia > Beryl var. Emerald |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 70970 |
| Mineral: | Beryl var. Emerald |
| Locality: | Coscuez Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia |
| Description: | Flawless (gem-grade) lustrous transparent deep-green emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral beryl, dark gray matrix. The emerald crystal is stubby hexagonal form with flat basal pinacoid termination. Could produce a 5x6 mm gemstone if cut. Ex. J. Bussman; ex. Betts #61825 |
| Overall Size: | 4x3x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 7 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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