Mineral: Beryl (variety emerald)
Locality: La Pita mining district, Municipio Maripí, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Dimensions: 4,0 x 4,5 x 9,5 cm

Description: Main crystal size : 9,3 cm Di-hexagonal prismatic emerald with a beautiful deep green color, transparent and featuring few inclusions in the upper 2/3, and translucent in the lower part MIM number 1675 Photographer : James Elliott (FMI) Publication: "Rocks & Minerals: Vol. 98, No.6 Nov/Dec 2023"

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