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Beryl var. Emerald and Parisite-(Ce) on Calcite

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From the less well-known La Pita Mine of Colombia, this miniature features a superb, gemmy, intensely-green, emerald crystal classically set on calcite matrix. In association with this lustrous emerald is a very rare parisite crystal, whose type locality is in the same province. The translucent, brown, and resinous parisite crystal is about 7 mm tall as it sits upright on the matrix. The emerald is 6 mm so they balance in size - although both are small, they are razor sharp and gorgeous, translucent to transparent crystals of their species; and in remarkable proximity! Each crystal is outstanding on its own merits, but together they make for an exceptional combination that is balanced, rare, and beautiful.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.9 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm
Added on03/06/2026
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Emerald
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iconic green beryl crystals prized for saturated color and rarity of gemmy prisms; legendary localities include Muzo, Chivor, Kagem.
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Emerald from La Pita Mine
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La Pita Mine
La Pita Mine, Colombia — western emerald belt locality producing velvety green emeralds on calcite matrix, with rare accessory minerals like parisite-(Ce) and…