Yellow Emeralds? SOLVED

[Bigcypresshunter]

More from the junk box. I remember having had these rocks since a child but dont know what they are. Does anyone know?

 

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[dg39]

Re: Yellow Emeralds?

Some type of quartz crystals?
DG

 

[FLNative]

Re: Yellow Emeralds?

Those are yellow apatite crystals.

 

[EggyOG]

Re: Yellow Emeralds?

Could be golden beryl or tourmaline also. In this case, there is absolutely no way to know from the pic.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Yellow Emeralds?

Those are yellow apatite crystals.

Could be golden beryl or tourmaline also. In this case, there is absolutely no way to know from the pic.

Thanks. Are they worth anything?

 

[FLNative]

Re: Yellow Emeralds?

You're right, could be heliodor or tourmaline or even topaz. It is virtually impossible to get a positive ID from pictures. I'm still stuck on apatite because I can't convince myself otherwise. As for value, I've bought similar size and quality apatite crystals for less than a buck a piece. If they are something else, they still probably aren't too valuable. I'd say hang on to 'em and enjoy them just like they are!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Yellow Emeralds?

Those are yellow apatite crystals.

I called my brother and when I mentioned the word "Apatite", he said that's it. I was hoping for something better. I saved these rocks for 40 years. SOLVED