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Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite from Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 51333
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite
Locality:Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Lustrous transparent emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, embedded in translucent white calcite with yellow-metallic pyrite scattered throughout. The emerald crystal is hexagonal form with flat basal pinacoid termination.
Overall Size:7.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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