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MGR970359

Emerald

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Description
Locality: 
Krupskoye, Izumrudnye Kopi, Malyshevo, Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russian Federation
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.2 × 7.6 × 3.5 cm
Description

The gem deposits at Tokovaya were first discovered in the early 1830's. It is well known for emerald and the specimen shown here is of outstanding quality for the deposit. This one has excellent color and luster; the crystal exhibits really fine translucency. The main crystal is 36mm tall and 15 in diameter. The smaller side-crystal is 17mm tall and about 11mm in diameter. A really great classic in finest condition!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Emerald

Variety Of: 

Beryl

Formula: 
Be3Al2(Si6O18)
Strunz: 
9.CJ.05
Hardness: 
7.5 - 8.0
Formula: 
Be3(Al,Cr)2Si6O18
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
0.0