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Multiple photos availableBeryl (Var: Emerald) : Be3(Al,Cr)2Si6O18, Pyrite : FeS2, Calcite : CaCO3

Colombia

One very gemmy (top, 1 cm long) and one internally fractured emerald on an attractive matrix of highly lustrous pyrite and white calcite that has been slightly etched with weak acid. The specimen has one major flaw - a hexagonal pit in the center from where a LARGE emerald was removed (traces remain). Collection and photo, T. Peterson (2 ...
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Beryl (Var: Emerald) : Be3(Al,Cr)2Si6O18

Colombia

Excellent formed crystal size: 2 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm. #A9
 © Tony H GillPhoto ID: 150729    View Count: 165

Beryl (Var: Emerald) : Be3(Al,Cr)2Si6O18

Colombia

A rare trapiche emerald crystal. Size is 4 mm diameter and 4 mm long.
Photo ID: 216893    View Count: 76
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