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Beryl var. Emerald from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 77919
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Cluster of green transparent-to-translucent emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with no matrix. The emerald crystals are hexagonal form with flat basal pinacoid terminations modified by secondary pyramidal edge faces. Weight: 9.13 carats
Overall Size:14x13x11 mm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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