Beryl (var. Emerald)
Colombia - South America
Be3Al2Si6O18
Description
Large, di-hexagonal prismatic crystal with a beautiful deep green color. It is transparent and features few inclusions in the upper 2/3, and is translucent in the lower part.
Mina La Pita, Estado de Boyacá
Probable extraction year
2014
From the Greek beryllos "crystal of the color of sea water" and the Latin smaragdus, from the Greek smaragdos which probably comes from the Semitic root برق meaning to shine.
Class
8 - Silicates / Cyclosilicates
Dimensions (length x with x height in cm)
4.5x4x9.5
Hardness (Mohs)
7.5
Density (G/cm3)
2.8
Publication
"101 Minéraux et Pierres Précieuses qu'il faut avoir vus dans sa vie", "Minéraux - Le Guide des Passionnés", "Emeraudes, tout un monde!"
