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Beryl (Var: Emerald), Calcite

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A gemmy and lustrous, 1.7 cm emerald crystal set on a gray calcite crystal matrix accented with sparkly pyrite microcrystals from the famous Coscuez Mine of Colombia. The emerald is glassy, gemmy, and has gorgeous, intense, green color saturation.

Product details

SpeciesEmerald, Beryl, Calcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityColombia, Boyacá Department, Coscuez Mine

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 Coscuez Mine, Colombia
Coscuez Mine, Colombia: glassy hexagonal beryl with rich green saturation and lively transparency, set in calcite veins, a prized collector locality.