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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 49445
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Two emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with flat basal pinacoid terminations in white crystallized calcite. The main emerald crystal has transparent (gemmy) upper termination and is translucent in the lower portions. Ex Ed Ruggiero; ex. Pala in 1975; ex. US National Museum (Smithsonian) #B15556; ex. Carl Bosch (1874-1940), acquired 1916
Overall Size:4x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:12-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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