Polished Rare Emerald Mica In Matrix Free Forms x 6 From Mutoko, Zimbabwe Lesotho Originally mistaken for cuprite-rich zoisite

Originally mistaken for cuprite-rich zoisite

barite or barytes is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate (BaSO4)

Self Healed

The Chalcedony matrix itself presents a delicate spectrum of colours

Polished Rare Emerald Mica In Matrix Free Forms x 6 From Mutoko, Zimbabwe Lesotho Originally mistaken for cuprite-rich zoisiteA 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