Emerald, Calcite

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Emerald crystals with calcite, 6.1 cm, from the Muzo mine, Boyacá Department, Colombia. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 39

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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.