Emerald Crystal on matrix - Height: 18 mm - Width: 14 mm- 3 g - (1)

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Emerald crystals on a white calcite matrix from the Cunas Mine, Maripí, Boyacá, Colombia; weight 3 g, dimensions 18 × 14 × 13 mm.

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Collection specimen from the Cunas Mine (Maripí, Boyacá), famous for producing crystals of exceptional purity and color. This piece stands out for the presence of several emerald crystals with a well-defined hexagonal prismatic habit, emerging from a white calcite matrix with a saccharoidal texture.
The chromatic contrast is masterful: the vibrant green of the emeralds, saturated by color centers rich in chromium, stands out against the snow-white background of the calcite. The crystals, though small, exhibit notable transparency and well-defined side faces.
A piece that encapsulates the elegance of Colombian mineralogy, ideal for those seeking specimens with a specific provenance and impeccable visual balance.

Collection specimen from the Cunas Mine (Maripí, Boyacá), famous for producing crystals of exceptional purity and color. This piece stands out for the presence of several emerald crystals with a well-defined hexagonal prismatic habit, emerging from a white calcite matrix with a saccharoidal texture.
The chromatic contrast is masterful: the vibrant green of the emeralds, saturated by color centers rich in chromium, stands out against the snow-white background of the calcite. The crystals, though small, exhibit notable transparency and well-defined side faces.
A piece that encapsulates the elegance of Colombian mineralogy, ideal for those seeking specimens with a specific provenance and impeccable visual balance.

Details

Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Emerald
Mineral Form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
SSA
Weight
3 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Cunas Mine, Maripí, Boyacá, Colombia
Country of Origin
Colombia
Height
18 mm
Width
14 mm
Depth
13 mm
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