SMARAGDITE - Switzerland

SMARAGDITE

Saas-Fee, near Zermatt,
Switzerland

Smaragdite is an emerald green variety of the mineral actinolite. The colour is due to a slight chromium content.

This is an attractive display specimen which has been cut and polished on one face. It has a cut base so that it sits well without the need for a stand.

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