Polished Emerald Stone Sphere, Large 64.5mm, with Biotite Schist + Feldspar Quartz Inclusions (386.1g)

This large 64.5mm fully polished Green Emerald (Green Beryl) sphere from Bahia, Brazil features numerous individually defined light-green Emerald crystals dispersed throughout an unusually varied natural matrix of Biotite Schist, Feldspar and Quartz. Individual Emerald crystals and intergrown clusters display distinctive natural boundaries and partial geometric shapes, while peach-pink Feldspar, smoky Quartz, metallic Mica, Pyrite and unusual reddish-orange mineral veining create tremendous variety and detail throughout the sphere.

Weight
• 386.1 g
• 13.62 oz

Measurements
• 64.5 mm
• 2.54" diameter

Origin
• Bahia, Brazil

Buyer Gets:
• Exact sphere shown is the exact piece you will receive
• Includes a clear acrylic sphere stand sized appropriately for this piece

Features
• Large fully polished natural Emerald in Matrix collectable sphere
• Numerous light-green Emerald crystals display remarkably consistent color and saturation throughout the piece
• Emerald occurs as individual crystals and intergrown clusters, with many showing clearly defined natural boundaries and partial geometric crystal shapes
• Unusual Feldspar and Quartz matrix ranges from cream and beige to peach and pinkish tones, creating beautiful contrast against the green Emerald
• Portions of the polished Feldspar display a subtle reflective shimmer as the sphere is moved under the light
• Smoky Quartz occurs throughout portions of the matrix, including small translucent windows that reveal additional green Emerald beneath and around the surface
• Large dark Biotite Schist areas contain abundant sparkling silver-colored Mica
• Tiny gold-colored Pyrite speckles occur throughout the matrix and are especially concentrated within portions of the Biotite Schist
• Natural Pyrite also forms distinctive thin veins, branching lines and wave-like patterns through portions of the darker Schist
• Small reddish-orange mineral veins occur between and around portions of the Emerald and surrounding matrix, adding another unusual contrasting detail
• Naturally occurring internal fractures, crystal boundaries and mineral transitions remain visible beneath the polish
• Old-stock Brazilian material originally acquired more than 20 years ago by the previous owner
• The Feldspar-rich matrix is an unusual feature compared with the predominantly dark Biotite Schist matrix commonly seen in Brazilian Emerald material

Traditional Metaphysical Properties
• Often called the “Stone of Successful Love”
• Strongly associated with the Heart Chakra and traditions of love, loyalty, harmony and compassion
• Traditionally connected with wisdom, mental clarity, intuition and clear reasoning
• Associated with renewal, growth, abundance and prosperity
• In Vedic tradition, Emerald (Panna) is associated with Mercury (Budh)
• Commonly associated with Gemini, Virgo and Taurus, with additional traditional connections to Cancer
• Emerald is the traditional and modern May birthstone
• Traditionally associated with the 20th, 35th, and 55th wedding anniversaries

You will receive the exact sphere shown in the listing. All photos show the same piece from different angles so you can see exactly what you will be getting. No substitutes ever—what you see is what you get!