Colombia is one of the most mineralogically significant countries in South America and is particularly famous for its emerald deposits. In addition to emerald, the country also produces a range of other interesting minerals and mineral associations, including quartz, calcite, siderite, parisite-(Ce) and other associated minerals from classic mining regions.
In this category, you will find minerals and collector specimens from various Colombian localities. A major focus is on specimens from the well-known emerald districts of Muzo, Coscuez, Chivor, Gachalá and surrounding regions. The selection also includes quartz varieties and other mineralogically interesting specimens from Colombian localities.
Each specimen is documented with the most precise locality information possible, together with dimensions, weight and original photographs. Depending on the specimen, particular attention is given to crystal form, color, matrix, associated minerals, geological features or its origin from a specific mining district.
Colombia is especially interesting because of the close connection between mineralogy, economic geology and mining history. The specimens offered here illustrate different aspects of the country’s mineralogical diversity, ranging from classic emerald specimens to quartz and associated minerals from well-known localities.