Mineral: Beryl (variety emerald) on Calcite
Locality: La Pita mining district, Municipio Maripí, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Dimensions: 9,5 x 6,0 x 6,0 cm

Description: Main crystal size : 4,7 cm Well terminated, transparent, green dodecagonal prism having developed on a blade of gray calcite MIM number 730 Photographer : Augustin de Valence (Ainu)

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