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Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Fort Victoria, Zimbabwe

 
Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Fort Victoria, Zimbabwe

DESCRIPTION:No. 13421
Mineral:Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite
Locality:Fort Victoria, Zimbabwe
Description:Opaque greenish-gray chrysoberyl variety alexandrite showing the classic sixling-twin shape. Surface has minor muscovite inclusions. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #503
Overall Size:15x14x10 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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