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Beryl var. Aquamarine from farm Davib Oost, between Tubussis and Usakos, Erongo District, Namibia

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from farm Davib Oost, between Tubussis and Usakos, Erongo District, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Beryl var. Aquamarine from farm Davib Oost, between Tubussis and Usakos, Erongo District, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 14760
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:farm Davib Oost, between Tubussis and Usakos, Erongo District, Namibia
Description:The best crystal obtained from this find, a single crystal of aquamarine beryl. Very gemmy and has excellent blue color. Has a flat termination with secondary corner modification and two areas of hyalite opal that fluoresce bright green.
Overall Size:31x14x14 mm
Crystals:25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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