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Photo by Debra L. Wilson

Emerald, Quartz

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Emerald crystal on quartz, 4.8 cm, from Kagem mine, Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia (CM29650). Acquired from The Collector’s Edge in 2011; Debra L. Wilson photo.

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Species
Emerald, QuartzAbout Emerald →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Zambia, Copperbelt Province, Kagem Emerald MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 64

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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 Kagem Emerald Mine, Zambia
from Kagem, Zambia — vivid green beryl crystals with strong translucency, schist-hosted formation, prized for color, provenance, and collecting appeal.