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Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi District, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi District, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi District, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite from La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi District, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39940
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite
Locality:La Pita Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi District, Colombia
Description:This specimen must be seen in person to be appreciated: rich vivid-green gem-grade emerald crystals (green gem variety of beryl) on calcite crystals. The emerald crystals are highly transparent with several crystals that could produce gemstones.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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