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Beryl (Var: Emerald)

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A gemmy and lustrous, grass-green, doubly terminated emerald crystal from Panjsher, Afghanistan. The backlit photo highlights the beautiful green color intensity. 10.35 carats or just over 2 grams. 2.6 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm

Product details

SpeciesEmerald, Beryl
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Panjshir

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Panjshir, Afghanistan
Panjshir emeralds, Afghanistan — a modern source known for saturated green crystals from hydrothermal veins; prized for sharp hexagonal prisms and color.