| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colombia > Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 80098 |
| Mineral: | Beryl var. Emerald in Calcite |
| Locality: | Muzo Mine, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Colombia |
| Description: | Partial crystal of translucent bright-green emerald, the green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, in translucent white-yellow calcite. The emerald crystal is large, and has vivid color, but lack internal clarity required for use in gemstones. Collected ca. 1955 |
| Overall Size: | 6.5x5.5x4.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 18 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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