Emerald Crystal on matrix - Height: 35 mm - Width: 38 mm- 56.7 g - (1)

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Emerald on matrix with a hexagonal prismatic emerald crystal dominating, featuring a basal pinacoidal termination, measuring 35 × 38 × 30 mm and weighing 56.7 g, from Muzo, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá, Colombia, with a paragenetic association of Calcite and Pyrite and a possible Parisite-(Ce) micro-crystal on a lateral prism face.

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Excellent specimen of emerald in a trimineral paragenetic association with calcite and pyrite. The hexagonal prismatic crystal of emerald dominates the composition, rising sculpturally and vertically from the matrix. The basal pinacoidal termination is of perfect morphological integrity, with its surface exhibiting micro-scaling growth features that give a distinctive texture to the face. The mineralogical value is enhanced by the unusual association of a possible micro-crystal of Parisite-(Ce) attached to a lateral prismatic face, highlighting the complexity of the Rare Earth element genesis in the deposit. An outstanding piece of compositional elegance and visual balance.

Excellent specimen of emerald in a trimineral paragenetic association with calcite and pyrite. The hexagonal prismatic crystal of emerald dominates the composition, rising sculpturally and vertically from the matrix. The basal pinacoidal termination is of perfect morphological integrity, with its surface exhibiting micro-scaling growth features that give a distinctive texture to the face. The mineralogical value is enhanced by the unusual association of a possible micro-crystal of Parisite-(Ce) attached to a lateral prismatic face, highlighting the complexity of the Rare Earth element genesis in the deposit. An outstanding piece of compositional elegance and visual balance.

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Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Emerald
Mineral Form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
SSA
Weight
56.7 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Muzo, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá
Country of Origin
Colombia
Height
35 mm
Width
38 mm
Depth
30 mm
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