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Parisite-(Ce) from Muzo – A Rare Associated Mineral of Colombian Emeralds

Posted on by Paul Krause
Parisite-(Ce) from Muzo, Colombia
18
Aug

Parisite-(Ce) is one of the most fascinating associated minerals found in Colombia’s emerald deposits. The Muzo District is especially important: it is not only world-famous for its emeralds, but also the type locality of Parisite-(Ce). This article explores the mineralogy, crystal forms, occurrence, and selected Parisite-(Ce) specimens from my own collection. More Than Emeralds The […]

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Localities

My Journey Through Colombia’s Emerald Regions

Posted on by Paul Krause
Fura and Tena in Colombia’s western emerald belt near Muzo.
14
Aug

Colombia is world-famous for its exceptional emeralds. During two journeys, I visited some of the country’s most important deposits and had the opportunity to experience not only their geology, but also emerald mining and life in the mining regions at close range. This article combines my personal impressions with the geological background of the deposits. […]

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