A fine specimen with a gem-quality emerald (Beryl) crystals from Chivor Mine, Boyaca, Colombia. The specimen is approximately 3.5 x 2.75 x 2 in. The total weight is Approx. 8.3 oz.
Colombian stones are considered the purest emeralds in the world because the variety mined in Colombia are found in sedimentary host rock and not Igneous rock.
Why are Colombian emeralds special?. This lack of iron, along with the trace elements chromium and vanadium (rarely found in nature), give Colombian emeralds their coveted, lively color. Colombia has three well-known mining areas—Muzo, Chivor and Coscuez—all located within 10 miles of each other in the green foothills of the Colombian Andes.
Colombian emeralds are widely regarded as the most prestigious and coveted due to their superior rarity and quality.

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