Elongated Emerald Crystals in Matrix

Elongated Emerald Crystals in Matrix from Mount Dayakou tungsten mine, 6 km northeast of Mengdong village, Malipo County, Yunnan Province, China

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Four slender elongated Emerald crystals running through Limonite-stained Quartz matrix. Three of the Emerald crystals are fully exposed their entire length. The emerald is translucent but not gem-grade.

Locality

Mount Dayakou tungsten mine, 6 km northeast of Mengdong village, Malipo County, Yunnan Province, China

Dimensions

9 x 7 x 5 cm.


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