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Beryl var. Emerald host rock 
Back to Special Consignment Auction - ends TUESDAY JAN. 24, 2012
Crabtree Emerald Mine, Spruce Pine, North Carolina
- Starting Time:1/12/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:1/24/2012 06:00:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:12.1 x 7.5 x 7.2 cm
- Size Description:CABINET
Description:A black and white speckled gneiss is the matrix for many subhedral crystals of beryl var. emerald. The partially crystrallized emeralds are lustrous and translucent with a rich green color. NOTE this is a solid geological reference specimen for the locality, but has no good crystals, per se - I almost hesitate to put it to auction as it really is "just a rock", but then even such have educational value from interesting deposits like this. old specimen, too
