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Beryl (Var: Emerald), Calcite


Beryl (Var: Emerald) : Be3(Al,Cr)2Si6O18, Calcite : CaCO3

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Locality: Boyacá Department, Colombia
A pretty small emerald crystals group of medium bluish-green, emerging from calcite crystals.
Approx. size: 3 x 3 x 2.5 cm.
Current Collector: Unknown

This Photo was Mindat.org Photo of the Day - 14th Jun 2007

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