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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. 53096
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite with Pyrite
Locality:Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guateque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Three complete (and two incomplete) transparent green emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, to 5 mm with sparkling yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 1 mm mixed with translucent calcite crystals to 2 mm.
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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