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Beryl var. Morganite with Quartz, Cookeite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Morganite with Quartz, Cookeite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Morganite with Quartz, Cookeite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14401
Mineral:Beryl var. Morganite with Quartz, Cookeite
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Mix of many colorless quartz crystals and a single, pink morganite beryl crystal. Tan colored cookeite coats many surfaces. The morganite is 3 cm long and quite lustrous and transparent.
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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