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Emerald

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Description
Locality: 
Byrud Emerald Mine, Minnesund, Eidsvoll, Viken, Norway
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 3 × 2.5 cm
Description

Partly gemmy beryl var. emerald up to 0.6cm. Rich specimen with several crystals.

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