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Emerald on Calcite
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0 for sale·Member since 2026
Emerald on calcite, 13.5 cm, from the El Indio pit, Muzo mine, Quípama, Boyacá Department, Colombia. No repairs or restorations. The emerald has a slight “tectonic” bend in the middle. According to a letter from Colombian gem dealer Gonzala Jara, the specimen was found by a miner who had kept it in his family for more than 15 years. The miner had been “jackhammering along a very wide calcite vein, fell through with his weight to a medium large pocket of emeralds, and laid on the ground on his new “emerald pillow.” This was the nickname he assigned to it. Jack Halpern then owned it for more than 20 years. Beth Van Allen photo, courtesy of The Arkenstone.
Product details
Species
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 47
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | kept in his family) | Not disclosed |
| — | Colombian miner (unnamed | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Emerald
iconic green beryl crystals prized for saturated color and rarity of gemmy prisms; legendary localities include Muzo, Chivor, Kagem.
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