BERYL VAR. EMERALD

Extraordinary quality single crystal of emerald from a deposit in Madagascar that was worked from the 70's through the 90's. Being of an alluvial origin, the crystal is waterworn, yet it still shows fantastic form with a complete termination and a light coating of biotite mica, also being undamaged to boot. It displays vibrant green color with backlighting, and at over 6 cm it stands at an exceptional crystal size, both for the locality and for any crystal of emerald from any locality worldwide. This piece represents an opportunity for collectors to grab a specimen of a highly desirable mineral species that goes far beyond the norm of what's commonly seen on the market.