Emerald on Calcite

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Emerald on calcite, 5 cm, from the Cosquez mine, Boyaca Department, Colombia. Photo by Eddie Rivera.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 95

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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 Coscuez Mine, Colombia
Coscuez Mine, Colombia: glassy hexagonal beryl with rich green saturation and lively transparency, set in calcite veins, a prized collector locality.