Emerald Crystal on matrix - Height: 11 mm - Width: 9 mm- 0.6 g - (1)

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Emerald on matrix crystal from the Peñas Blancas Mine, San Pablo de Borbur, Boyacá, Colombia, weighing 0.6 g with dimensions 11 × 9 × 10 mm, exhibiting a hexagonal prism habit and a perfectly flat basal pinacoid termination, high transparency and vibrant green colour with vitreous luster and fine vertical striations on the side faces, a specimen for the discerning collector.

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This specimen is a testament to the excellence of the Eastern Emerald Belt of Colombia. It stands out for its hexagonal prismatic habit with an astonishing geometric definition. The principal crystal exhibits a basal pinacoid termination that is perfectly flat and brilliant—a highly valued feature that denotes uninterrupted growth and careful extraction.
What sets this piece apart is its superior transparency and vibrant green color, with a balanced saturation that lets you appreciate its internal purity. Unlike other specimens, this exceptionally clean crystal allows light to travel along the c axis and enhances its vitreous luster. On the side faces, fine vertical striations are visible—rhythmic growth marks that are the signature of authenticity of its hydrothermal genesis.
An ideal piece for the collector who prioritizes the perfection of the crystal faces and the elegance of natural form over volume.

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