AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colombia > Beryl var. Emerald |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 76353 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Emerald |
Locality: | Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia |
Description: | Lustrous transparent medium-green emerald crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with glassy crystal faces and no matrix attached. The emerald crystal is hexagonal form, with complex termination with secondary edge faces. Originally acquired in January 1998. Weight: 1.45 carats |
Overall Size: | 7x4.5x4 mm |
Crystals: | 7 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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