Beryl (variety Emerald) on Calcite - image 1

Beryl (variety Emerald) on Calcite

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Beryl (variety emerald) on calcite, 7 cm, from the Muzo mine, Vasquez-Yacopí Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia.

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Species
Emerald, Beryl, CalciteAbout Emerald →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Colombia, Boyacá Department, Muzo MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 12

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Emerald
Mineral guide
Learn about Emerald
iconic green beryl crystals prized for saturated color and rarity of gemmy prisms; legendary localities include Muzo, Chivor, Kagem.
Emerald
Regional guide
Emerald from Muzo Mine, Colombia
from Muzo Mine, Colombia: vivid green with internal glow, formed in sedimentary shales and calcite, often with pyrite and parisite-(Ce) on calcite.