Emerald Crystal on matrix - Height: 22 mm - Width: 37 mm- 16.43 g - (1)

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Emerald crystal-on-matrix from the Polveros Mine, Maripí, Boyacá, Colombia, weighing 16.43 g with dimensions 22 × 37 × 28 mm, featuring a hexagonal euhedral crystal with basal pinacoid termination on one side and a prism cluster including a 1 cm crystal on the other, set against white calcite matrix.

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This specimen presents a fascinating crystallographic duality: on one flank, a hexagonal euhedral crystal with clearly defined growth faces and an immaculate basal pinacoid termination. On the opposite flank, a cluster of prisms emerges, where a 1 cm-long crystal stands out, exhibiting an intact termination and acceptable transparency.
The contrast between the mid-saturated green of the beryls and the crisp white of the calcite matrix elevates the piece's aesthetics. The purity and hue of the two main crystals possess strong gemological potential, enabling their transition from mineral collecting to jewelry.
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This specimen presents a fascinating crystallographic duality: on one flank, a hexagonal euhedral crystal with clearly defined growth faces and an immaculate basal pinacoid termination. On the opposite flank, a cluster of prisms emerges, where a 1 cm-long crystal stands out, exhibiting an intact termination and acceptable transparency.
The contrast between the mid-saturated green of the beryls and the crisp white of the calcite matrix elevates the piece's aesthetics. The purity and hue of the two main crystals possess strong gemological potential, enabling their transition from mineral collecting to jewelry.
SKU:34A

Details

Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Emerald
Mineral Form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
SSA
Weight
16.43 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Polveros Mine, Maripí, Boyacá, Colombia
Country of Origin
Colombia
Height
22 mm
Width
37 mm
Depth
28 mm
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