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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14076
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:One of three specimens I obtained from a pocket of aquamarine beryl where the crystals are tapered and doubly-terminated. This specimen has excellent blue color and good transparency near the base.
Overall Size:6x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:4-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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