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Beryl

An elegant and aesthetically balanced specimen featuring a single emerald crystal of exceptional transparency and saturated alpine-green color, beautifully contrasted against a sculptural calcite matrix.

The emerald is a well-developed hexagonal prism with sharp crystal faces and a flat pinacoidal termination. It emerges vertically from the calcite matrix, where it is naturally seated between intergrown calcite crystals, creating a harmonious and visually striking composition. Its remarkable transparency allows the internal structure of the crystal to be clearly appreciated, while its vivid color gives the specimen exceptional visual presence.

The matrix is ​​composed of intergrown white calcite crystals with a complex, angular morphology that provides an excellent natural frame for the emerald. The contrast between the soft white calcite and the intense green of the emerald enhances both the luminosity and saturation of the crystal without distracting from its simplicity and elegance.

minID: HTA-901

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 4.3 x 4.0 cm
Added on08/24/2026
LocalityEl Toro Mine, Chivor, Eastern Emerald Belt, Boyacá, Colombia
RepairsFree of Repairs
Current owner
MinEmeralds
Muzo, Boyacá, Colombia
Acquired
Sep 2022
12 for sale·Member since 2026

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Beryl
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iconic mineral with prisms and vivid color varieties (aquamarine, emerald, morganite); prized for crystal form, striking matrix, and collector appeal.