Beryl var. Emerald on Calcite

The allure of gem Emeralds has been with us for centuries. There is no doubt how seductive these beauties of the Beryl family are. Needless to say, these gems are especially attractive when sitting upright, within the grasp of a matrix.

With striking contrast, this gorgeous single crystal juts out of a greyish crystallized Calcite matrix. This Emerald is a perfectly formed and terminated glassy, hexagonal crystal. The color is top shelf: deep and lustrous vibrant green. The crystal size measures in at a respectable size of 17mm high, and 8mm wide. It was mined from a classic world location: Colombia, South America...probably the world's finest producers of Emeralds.

Displaying beautifully in a custom made acrylic base, this magnificent treasure is ready to be placed into the cabinet of any discerning collector. I have included several other photographs of this outstanding small cabinet specimen below for your viewing pleasure.