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Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl in Quartz from (Rist Mine), Alexander County, North Carolina

 
Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl in Quartz from (Rist Mine), Alexander County, North Carolina

Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl in Quartz from (Rist Mine), Alexander County, North Carolina

Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl in Quartz from (Rist Mine), Alexander County, North Carolina

Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl in Quartz from (Rist Mine), Alexander County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 37321
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald with Schorl in Quartz
Locality:(Rist Mine), Alexander County, North Carolina
Description:Many translucent green emerald crystals (the green gem variety of the mineral beryl) embedded in quartz with black schorl tourmaline crystals. There are several good emerald crystals in the specimen, and more could be exposed with careful preparation. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:5.5x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:6-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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