Beryl var. Emerald - Zambezia Province, Mozambique

Beryl var. Emerald

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It is not often that you see a good Emerald specimen from Africa. This small cabinet specimen is from Rio Maria III mine in Zambezia Province, Mozambique and is a really nice display quality specimen. The Beryl, var. Emerald, occurs as aligned prismatic crystals within mica (Biotite/Phlogopite) schist. The largest Emerald crystal is 1.9 cm in length, glossy, and a fine mid emerald-green colour. Other smaller crystals along the same side of the specimen are smaller, but show similar colour with a resinous lustre. The matrix contains much more Beryl, but on the other sides of the specimen the broken surfaces of the Beryl are a very pale green - still technically Emerald, but heavily fractured. The contrast between green glossy Emerald and black mica presents very well.

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SpeciesBeryl, Biotite, Emerald

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions7.5 x 5.5 x 4.4 cm

Added on12/02/2024

LocalityMozambique, Zambezia Province

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Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Crystal Classics	Not disclosed

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

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