| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colombia > Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 39938 |
| Mineral: | Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite |
| Locality: | La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi District, Colombia |
| Description: | Six emerald crystals (the green gem variety of beryl) intergrown with translucent gray calcite crystals. The main emerald crystal has deep color, glassy crystal faces and is gem-grade in the termination zone and could produce a 4 mm gemstone. |
| Overall Size: | 4x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 4-12 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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