Emerald A Green Beryl Muzo Mine Miniature Crystal Cluster Mounted Thumbnail Mineral Specimen Rocks and Minerals Colombia

*Please examine scale photo and consider dimensions—perky box is 1.25”.* This is a seriously beautiful miniature specimen! This earthy, structural little beauty is Emerald (green Beryl) crystals on matrix, from Colombia. The crystals display bright green color and textured, somewhat frosted surface texture. The emerald crystals are semi-transparent; they are solid green beryl with pretty color, and have grown in a unique flower-like growth. It is mounted in a perky box with locality info. This small cluster has a rough, organic appeal, with any damage left unpolished. A lovely, approachable example of this highly desirable mineral combination—it would make a wonderful addition to specimen collections of any level! Locality: Muzo Mine, Colombia. Dimensions: contact me Weight: contact me FORMATION: Emerald is the green variety of Beryl--a gemstone family that also includes Aquamarine, Morganite, and Bixbite. Emeralds are found in select localities, including Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia, North Carolina, USA, and others. Emerald forms in the hexagonal system, and forms crystals of varying clarity in prismatic and tabular shapes. It has a hardness of 7.5-8, which allows it to be faceted into beautiful and durable gems. Healing: Emerald has been valued by many cultures worldwide—it is associated with wealth, health, and love, as well as protection and healing. Some of the world’s most famous and valuable gems throughout history have been Emeralds. Check out other crystals and specimens in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhenomenalGems?ref=si_shop