Beryl Var. Emerald
sold- Locality
- Muzo Mine, Muzo, Vasquez-Yacopà 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.