Beryl var. "Trapiche" Emerald Pena Blanca Mine, Mun. de San Pablo de Borbur, Vasquez-Yacopi Mining District, Boyaca Department, Colombia .75cm x .48cm x .43cm Ex. Florence Mecke Collection Ex. Tony Nikischer Collection

Description/Interesting Notes: A rare example of this unusual form of emerald from Colombia!!! This specimen consists of a single complex emerald crystal that exhibits the rare and curious "trapiche" habit!!! "Trapiche" emeralds are so named because they resemble the spoked wheels of the same name (trapiche in Spanish) that are used to crush sugar cane!!! Trapiche emeralds exist in two types, and this specimen is the much rarer "B" type - having radiating emerald spokes as opposed to having radiating black lines in a solid emerald ("A" type)!!! This specimen has all six "spokes" with rich emerald green color and gemmy clarity!!! Usually these specimens are quite deformed and incomplete, however this specimen is in terrific condition throughout!!! The crystal has been cut and polished on both ends to show off its incredible form!!! One can see the choice emerald color and characteristic pattern light up like a fiber-optic display when the specimen receives even a small amount of light from behind!!! The specimen shows gemmy clarity all the way through!!! Simply a fantastic example of this very rare emerald habit!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the 6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting minerals to come in the upcoming days and weeks!!! Prior to the Nikischer collection this specimen was originally from the collection of Florence Mecke (acquired from the late 1930's until the 1970's)!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!

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