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Photo by Erika and Rudolf Planitzer, Rudolf Planitzer

Emerald

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Erika & Rudolf Planitzer
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(left) A faceted, 4.35-carat emerald cut from the largest crystal and set in a ring for Erika for our 50th wedding anniversary. (right) Placer emerald crystal, 1.8 cm, from the Habachtal. Erika and Rudolf Planitzer photos. Erika Planitzer washing for emeralds at the Sedl in the Habachtal. Rudolf Planitzer photo.

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SpeciesEmerald
SizeMuseum
Dimensions435.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAustria, Salzburg, Habach valley
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Austria page 52

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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 Habach valley, Austria
Habachtal, Austria - classic emerald locality yielding emeralds and pale beryl; alpine schists create sharp prisms on matrix, prized for history and color.