AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Beryl var. Emerald |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 56567 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Emerald |
Locality: | Carmaiba Mine, Bahia, Brazil |
Description: | Doubly-terminated translucent green-gray hexagonal emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with remnants of quartz matrix in the crevices between the emerald crystals. |
Overall Size: | 8x7x6 mm |
Crystals: | 3-7 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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