Mineral: Beryl (variety emerald)
Locality: Coscuez mining district, Municipio San Pablo de Borbur, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Dimensions: 5,5 x 6,0 x 6,0 cm

Description: Main crystal size : 8,5 cm Group of two intact, parallel hexagonal prisms with a trace of quartz; the crystals have some inclusion, and their core is less green than the edges MIM number 729 Photographer : Augustin de Valence (Ainu)

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