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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 53094
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite with Pyrite
Locality:Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Transparent glassy green emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, in crystallized gray calcite with minor pyrite. The emerald crystal is hexagonal form, with flat pinacoid termination that has micro crystallization patterns.
Overall Size:12x12x9 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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