Natural Emerald Mica 'Mutokolite' Specimens x 4 From Mutoko, Zimbabwe
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Mutokolite ("Emerald Mica") Rough Muscovite Emerald Mica with nice Gemmy deep Green Crystals in Silver Mica.
Mutokolite, a newly classified Chromium-rich Chrome Muscovite from Mutoko, Zimbabwe, is a rare mineral initially mistaken for Emeralds in Matrix due to its vivid emerald-green color. Unlike true Emeralds, which contain Beryl, Mutokolite’s hue comes from high Chromium content within its layered, sheet-like Mica structure, displaying a pearly to vitreous luster and often encased in a silky silver Mica Schist matrix. Highly valued for its gemmy quality and intricate patterns, making it a distinctive unique gem that highlights the geological richness of the Mutoko region.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Chrome Muscovite, Mica Schist
PRODUCT FEATURES
Matrix, Gemmy, Fluorescent
PRODUCT COLOUR
Green, Silver, White
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
2 to 2.5
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Mutoko, Zimbabwe
Grade = Good to Very Good Grade
Size = 102 - 120 mm