AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Afghanistan > Beryl var. Emerald |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 79997 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Emerald |
Locality: | Buzmal-Khenj area, Panjshir Province, Afghanistan |
Description: | Lustrous translucent-to-transparent deep-green emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, in contrasting white matrix. The emerald crystal is hexagonal form, and the termination is embedded within the matrix. |
Overall Size: | 4x4x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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