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Beryl var. Emerald from Crabtree Mine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Crabtree Mine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 10528
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Crabtree Mine, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Description:Bright emerald green blebs of beryl in white quartz, black biotite matrix. Though the crystals are poorly defined, this is still a worthy specimen from North America's most famous emerald mine. Ex. L. Zara collection (editor, Mineral Digest)
Overall Size:5x5x5 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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