Beryl Var. Emerald

Beryl Var. Emerald

sold
Locality
Muzo Mine, Muzo, Vasquez-Yacopí Mining District, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Minerals
Beryl
Dimensions
1.25 x .5 x .5 cm
Size class
Thumbnail
SID
EMERALD4

The Muzo Mine in Columbia is one of the oldest working mines in the world (+400 years). This gemmy example is well terminated, and has a little sidecar (unterminated) crystal that gives it additional character. It's about a half inch long and weighs 3.26 carats. No damage on the primary crystal.