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Beryl, Calcite

Mineral:

Beryl: Be3Al2Si6O18
Calcite: CaCO3

Comments:

Transparent emerald, the green variety of beryl on calcite (marble) matrix.

Location:

Coscuez, Boyacá, Colombia.

Scale:

2.5 x 2.5 cm.

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