Front view of blue-green emerald crystals on white quartz mounted on a black display base

Emerald on Quartz — Bahia, Brazil

$40.00
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Front view of blue-green emerald crystals on white quartz mounted on a black display base
  • Front view of blue-green emerald crystals on white quartz mounted on a black display base
  • Reverse view showing translucent green emerald crystal sections among white quartz
  • Side view of prismatic green emerald crossing a blocky white quartz matrix
  • Opposite side showing green emerald sections, white quartz, and small rust-brown areas
  • Top view of a long blue-green emerald crystal extending diagonally across white quartz
  • Emerald on quartz specimen mounted beneath a clear acrylic display cover
  • Front view of blue-green emerald crystals on white quartz mounted on a black display base
  • Reverse view showing translucent green emerald crystal sections among white quartz
  • Side view of prismatic green emerald crossing a blocky white quartz matrix
  • Opposite side showing green emerald sections, white quartz, and small rust-brown areas
  • Top view of a long blue-green emerald crystal extending diagonally across white quartz
  • Emerald on quartz specimen mounted beneath a clear acrylic display cover
Emerald on Quartz — Bahia, Brazil

Emerald on Quartz — Bahia, Brazil

$40.00

About This Specimen

This compact specimen from Bahia, Brazil features blue-green emerald crystals crossing a contrasting white quartz matrix. The most prominent crystal forms a strong diagonal accent, while smaller green crystal sections and localized rust-brown staining add texture and visual variety.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral / Specimen Type: Emerald on Quartz
  • Locality: Bahia, Brazil
  • Form & Structure: Prismatic, longitudinally striated emerald crystals on crystalline quartz matrix; natural contacts and incomplete crystal edges are visible
  • Color: Blue-green to mint-green emerald with milky white to translucent quartz and minor rust-brown staining
  • Rarity: Uncommon as a collectible emerald-on-quartz association; this broad Bahia locality is not mine-specific
  • Mohs Hardness: Emerald 7.5–8; quartz 7
  • Luster: Predominantly vitreous
  • Chemical Formula: Be3Al2Si6O18 (emerald/beryl); SiO2 (quartz)
  • Specimen Size: Toenail
  • Dimensions: 3.1 × 2.7 × 1.6 cm
  • Specimen Weight: 10.0 g (mineral only)
  • Total / Display Weight: 59.2 g

About Emerald

Emerald is the chromium- or vanadium-colored green variety of beryl, a hexagonal silicate with a Mohs hardness of 7.5–8 and the formula Be3Al2Si6O18. Its elongated prismatic habit and lengthwise surface striations are characteristic of beryl crystals, while the accompanying quartz provides a contrasting matrix.

Traditional & Metaphysical Associations

In crystal and cultural traditions, emerald is associated with renewal, compassion, abundance, and heartfelt intention, while quartz is often used symbolically for clarity and focus during meditation or personal reflection. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.

Why This Specimen?

The prominent diagonal emerald crystal and scattered green sections stand out clearly against the pale quartz, giving this small specimen visual movement from multiple viewing angles. Its compact size and included display presentation make it well suited to a focused mineral collection.

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