Description
Consider what had to happen for this specimen to exist. Euclase — named for its perfect cleavage (Greek: ‘eu’ + ‘klasis’) — is a beryllium-aluminum silicate of extraordinary rarity. Colombian material from emerald-producing regions shows pale blue to blue-green color. Because of its perfect cleavage it rarely survives gemcutting intact, making crystals more valuable than faceted stones.
This specimen originates from Gachala, Cundinamarca, Colombia, one of the world’s most significant localities for this type of material. Collectors and scientists have drawn from this region for generations, and for good reason: the combination of geological conditions here produces specimens of exceptional quality and clarity.
Every specimen is unique. Photographs approximate the visual experience, but the real thing — its weight, its luster under a raking light, the way it catches the corner of your eye — can only be experienced directly.
