Beryl with Pyrite (fake)
specimen number:
1711663
location:
Muzo mine, Boyaca, Colombia
description:
Gemmy green crystals of beryl to 0.7 cm length embedded up on a crystalline pyrite matrix. The emerald crystals are embedded within a ground up mixture of pyrite and glue, to appear that the matrix is natural. A classic fake from this area.
Size: 4.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm (miniature)
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