Name BERYL
Variety EMERALD
Origin Habachtal (Austria)
Hardness 7 - 8
Composition Be3Al2Si6O18
Crystaline sys. HEXAGONAL
Size   8 x 5,5 x 4 cm
Weight 213 gr




Description:
This deposit is situated in the Austrian Alps at and altitude of 2,378 m, which makes it a very difficult site to exploit, as it is covered with snow for most of the year. It is known that the Romans worked it, and some good-quality specimens have been found. This is another "historic" deposit for this gem.


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BERYL



VARIETY EMERALD