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Beryl var. Emerald from Broken Trail Battlestar Mine, Rock Creek, Mineral County, Montana

 
Beryl var. Emerald from Broken Trail Battlestar Mine, Rock Creek, Mineral County, Montana

Beryl var. Emerald from Broken Trail Battlestar Mine, Rock Creek, Mineral County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 49665
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald
Locality:Broken Trail Battlestar Mine, Rock Creek, Mineral County, Montana
Description:Little-known locality (see Sinkankas: Emerald and Other Beryls) of translucent emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with lustrous crystal faces. These emeralds were tested and verified that chromium is the chromophore.
Overall Size:8x4x3 cm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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