Rough Emerald Crystals Parcel

This item consists of a parcel of rough, uncut emerald crystals totaling 183.5 carats in weight, as indicated by the handwritten notation on the white paper background. The crystals exhibit a vivid, saturated 'grass green' to 'forest green' hue, consistent with high-grade chromium-bearing beryl. Most individual stones display a distinctive hexagonal prismatic crystal habit characteristic of the beryl mineral family, with several stones showing clear basal pinacoid terminations. The parcel contains a mix of sizes ranging from small melee-sized crystals to larger specimens roughly 8-10mm in length. In terms of clarity, the stones appear translucent to semi-transparent with visible internal 'jardin' (natural inclusions such as fractures and fluid inclusions), which is typical for natural emeralds. The surfaces show natural growth striations and some minor contact damage or chipping at the edges, common for rough material post-extraction. The intensity of the color suggests a potential origin from notable mining regions such as Colombia, Zambia, or Ethiopia, though laboratory testing would be required for origin confirmation. No secondary matrix or host rock is visible, indicating these have been cleaned. The lot represents high-quality raw material suitable for lapidary cutting or inclusion in rough jewelry designs.

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