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Beryl var. Emeralds in Calcite from Coscuez Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

 
Beryl var. Emeralds in Calcite from Coscuez Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emeralds in Calcite from Coscuez Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emeralds in Calcite from Coscuez Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Beryl var. Emeralds in Calcite from Coscuez Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62555
Mineral:Beryl var. Emeralds in Calcite
Locality:Coscuez Mine, Vasquez-Yacopí District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Description:Two lustrous transparent light-to-medium green emerald crystals, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, in crystallized gray calcite. The emerald crystals are prismatic hexagonal form. The largest emerald crystal is exposed at both ends.
Overall Size:48x20x20 mm
Crystals:4-16.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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