Specimen #1363

Name: Beryl variety Emerald

Type: Mineral

Locality: Mengdong District, Malipo, Yunnan, China

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 9 x 7 x 5 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2009-04-28

Source: John Betts

Label: N

Comment: Four slender emerald variety of beryl crystals running through limonite-stained quartz matrix. Three of the emerald crystals are fully exposed their entire length. The emerald is translucent but not gem-grade. Many smaller emeralds are on the rear. No damage.

Overall size of mineral specimen: 9x7x5 cm.
Size of individual crystals: 10-53 mm.

Minerals: Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) Emerald - green

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Beryl variety Emerald, Mengdong District, Malipo, Yunnan, China - 9 x 7 x 5 cm

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Beryl variety Emerald, Mengdong District, Malipo, Yunnan, China