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Beryl var. Emerald from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

Beryl var. Emerald from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 46375
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina
Description:Terminated transparent emerald crystal, the green variety of the mineral species beryl, with flat, basal pinacoid termination that is glassy but with etched crystallization patterns. The color of the emerald crystal is a vivid, light green.
Overall Size:19x18x13 mm
Crystals:19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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