Description

This attractive specimen from the Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan, features a well-formed emerald crystal gracefully set on a natural matrix. The emerald, measuring 1.5 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm, displays a rich green hue characteristic of this famed locality and shows excellent translucency with sharp edges and a classic hexagonal form.

Measuring 3.1 x 3 x 3 cm and weighing 19 grams, this toenail-sized specimen contrasts the emerald crystal and the earthy matrix. The crystal’s visual balance and gemmy quality make it a desirable and collectible piece from one of the world’s most respected emerald-producing regions.

Specifications

Mineral:
Emerald

Toenail:
LWD: 3.1 x 3 x 3 cm
Xl: 1.5 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm

Weight: 19 g

Locality:
Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan.