{"product_id":"natural-emerald-on-matrix-with-quartz-pyrite-muzo-colombia-mineral-specimen-333-8g","title":"Natural Emerald on Matrix with Quartz \u0026 Pyrite – Muzo, Colombia Mineral Specimen, 333.8g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerald on matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuzo, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features green Emerald associated with Quartz and Pyrite on the host matrix. Weighing 333.8 grams and measuring 95 × 52 × 64 mm, it is a substantial display specimen for mineral collectors, crystal enthusiasts, and Colombian Emerald collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuzo is one of the world’s best-known Emerald-producing regions, making locality an important part of this specimen’s collector appeal. The combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerald, Quartz, and Pyrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates strong mineral contrast, with green Emerald set against lighter Quartz and metallic Pyrite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerald\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerald is the green variety of beryl, colored primarily by trace amounts of chromium and\/or vanadium. It has a Mohs hardness of approximately 7.5 to 8 and is valued for its saturated green color, crystal form, and rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz is silicon dioxide, SiO₂, with a Mohs hardness of 7. It commonly forms transparent to translucent crystals with a vitreous luster and is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth’s crust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite is an iron sulfide mineral, FeS₂, known for its metallic luster and brassy-gold color. It has a Mohs hardness of approximately 6 to 6.5 and often forms cubic or other sharply defined crystal habits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Emerald, Quartz, Pyrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Muzo, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 333.8 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95 × 52 × 64 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural mineral specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matrix specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerald\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with love, compassion, abundance, emotional balance, and heart-centered energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly associated with clarity, focus, energy amplification, and intention-setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is often connected with confidence, protection, motivation, prosperity, and personal strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67703291543683,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0795_1.jpg?v=1791406371","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/natural-emerald-on-matrix-with-quartz-pyrite-muzo-colombia-mineral-specimen-333-8g","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}