Mineral: Beryl (variety emerald), Calcite, Pyrite
Locality: Chivor mining district, Municipio Chivor, Eastern Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Dimensions: 68 x 50 x 14 mm - main xl fragment 21 mm

Description: Basal faces show deep indentations (or deep cavities) which are surrounded by shells or rims of emerald. Note the host rock fragment standing between the two beryl crystals on the left.

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