Rough Emerald

Marcílio Gazzinelli2021-03-30

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

This is a variety of green Beryl. The emerald has its color related to trace elements Cr and/ou V and it is one of the most valuable gems. Itabira-MG is one of the places currently famous for the extraction of quality stones.

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Title: Rough Emerald
Creator: Marcílio Gazzinelli
Date Created: 2021-03-30
Location Created: Lavra Carnaíba, Pindobaçú, Bahia - Brasil
Physical Dimensions: 10x6x7
Type: Be3Al2Si6O18 - Silicates
Rights: MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Medium: Mineral

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