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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. 14836
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Doubly-terminated crystal of aquamarine beryl with good gemmy center zone. The exterior of the crystal is heavily etched leaving fibrous appearance in areas. Minor limonite staining in these etched areas. Fully crystallized all sides.
Overall Size:8x4x3 cm
Crystals:8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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