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Beryl var. Emerald from Rist Mine, Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Rist Mine, Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 33837
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Rist Mine, Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina
Description:Several green emerald crystals in biotite schist matrix. Most crystals are incomplete, but there are two complete crystals barely exposed on the lower front edge. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #237; Ex. Barbour Flewellen Collection-1950.
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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