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Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite from Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite from Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite from Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite from Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 49154
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite
Locality:Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Cluster of deep-green lustrous transparent emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, in parallel orientation with a 1 mm pyrite. The emerald crystals have flat basal pinacoid terminations that reflect light simultaneously.
Overall Size:10x8x5 mm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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