Polished Emerald Mica In Matrix Standing Free Forms x 2 From Mutoko, Zimbabwe RARE While not genuine Emeralds

While not genuine Emeralds

this mineral can appear with either a smooth

Lazulite crystallizes in the monoclinic system but material from Madagascar is from a massive non-crystalline deposit

Size = 70 - 71 mm

Locality = Vakinankaratra

Polished Emerald Mica In Matrix Standing Free Forms x 2 From Mutoko, Zimbabwe RARE While not genuine EmeraldsA NOTE FROM NICK Hi TopRockers, Im excited to share an update on the specimens we initially identified as Emeralds in Matrix. Lab testing has revealed they are not true Emeralds, as they lack Beryl, the mineral behind Emeralds green hue. Instead, they are a newly identified Chromium rich mineral in the Mica family, now classified as Emerald Mica (Chrome Muscovite). While not genuine Emeralds, these specimens feature stunning green hues and intricate