Emerald, Quartz Round Crystal Ball, Large 65.8mm, Biotite Schist Matrix, Phlogopite Inclusions (413.3g)

This large-size 65.8mm fully polished Green Emerald (Green Beryl) sphere from Bahia, Brazil features one especially large light-green Emerald crystal—set dramatically within a dark Biotite Schist matrix. The surrounding sphere contains an extensive mixture of crystalline Quartz and Smoky Quartz, smaller Emerald inclusions, sparkling Mica, gold-to-bronze Phlogopite and tiny Pyrite inclusions, creating a highly varied piece with something different to discover as it is turned under the light.

Weight
• 413.3 g
• 14.58 oz

Measurements
• 65.8 mm
• 2.59" 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
• Features one large, concentrated Emerald crystal with beautiful translucent light-green color and naturally varying lighter areas
• Several additional smaller Emerald areas occur throughout the sphere, including green inclusions embedded within and alongside the Quartz
• Extensive crystalline Quartz and Smoky Quartz make up a large portion of the matrix, ranging from clear and translucent areas to smoky gray tones
• Some of the clearer crystalline areas allow you to see gently beneath the polished surface, revealing internal crystal structure, mineral boundaries and colorful natural rainbows
• Subtle blue flashes can appear within portions of the crystalline matrix as the sphere is moved under favorable lighting
• Dark Biotite Schist provides dramatic contrast around the Emerald and contains abundant sparkling Mica
• Gold-to-bronze Phlogopite inclusions add additional metallic shimmer throughout portions of the darker matrix
• Tiny natural Pyrite inclusions provide occasional metallic gold-colored accents
• Two tiny natural surface indentations measuring approximately 1 mm occur within the Schist near the large Emerald
• 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

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!