Gem: Vandium beryl / emerald
Weight: 2.4 grams
Dimensions: 15.8 x 13.7 x 8.8 mm
Clarity: N/A - the emerald is transparent but included. Very gemmy at both ends
Origin: Nasarawa, Nigeria
Treatments: None
Comments:
This Vanadium beryl / emerald specimen is pretty sweet! It is double terminated, with distinct etching patterns on both ends, and all over. The luster is bright and glossy.
There are two complete quartz crystals riding along on this one, near one of the terminations. To add to the aesthetics, you can see green banding in this piece. It's a bit subtle, and honestly, it doesn't really show that well in the photos, but it is definitely noticeable.
The specimen has very little to no damage, and would be right at home in a competitive thumbnail or miniature collection.