AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from North Carolina > Beryl var. Emerald |
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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