AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colombia > Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 53100 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Emerald with Pyrite |
Locality: | Chivor Mine, Guavió-Guatéque District, Boyacá Department, Colombia |
Description: | Two interconnected medium-light green emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral beryl, with no matrix attached though minor pyrite is included on some faces. The emerald crystals are hexagonal form with textured basal pinacoid terminations. Weight: 25.02 carats |
Overall Size: | 18x12x11 mm |
Crystals: | 14-18 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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