Emerald
Emerald
Emerald
Emerald
Emerald

Emerald

€154,00
SKU: A509
Puerto Arturo Mine, Muzo Municipality, Western Boyacá Province, Boyacá Department, Colombia
On this extremely aesthetic step, a slightly larger dark Emerald sits amidst several Pyrite crystals and a smaller Emerald sits in the surrounding white Calcite. However, upon closer inspection, one can see that both crystals are end-faceless.
5.4x4.5x2.9 cm
69.7 g

Emerald belongs to the Beryl group (Mohs hardness 7.5-8) and, like most Beryls, has a hexagonal crystal structure. It owes its green color to chromium ions that are embedded in the crystal lattice. The most beautiful Emeralds come from Colombia, as the crystals here have grown in cavities, while in other locations (Brazil, Pakistan, Russia, Austria, etc.) they are found surrounded by matrix rock.