Emerald

Emerald

Ophiuroides sp

It rarely occurs in crystal form but is often found in botryoidal or fibrous formations

Due to its incredibly vivid and deep coloration

These incredible collector’s pieces – each one of a kind – feature massive semitransparent calcite crystals

From the Upper Ordovician Period - Ashgill Stage - Ktaoua Formation

typically associated with granitic pegmatites

with box - 8

It is found in many sites across the world

and is one of the more common gems although pieces of exceptional hue and clarity are considered fairly rare and can be extremely valuable

Azurite has been sought after since ancient times as a gem and for use in blue pigment

Paradoxides sp

Malachite has been mined for both use in copper tools and for ornamentation and jewelry