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Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Beryl var. Emerald from Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 79141
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Lustrous transparent vivid-green emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, that grew in parallel orientation with no matrix attached. The emerald crystals have glassy crystal faces, are hexagonal form, with flat terminations. Weight: 3.54 carats (0.71 grams)
Overall Size:11x7x6 mm
Crystals:5-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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