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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 15817
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan
Description:Single crystal of aquamarine beryl standing upright off white albite matrix. The aquamarine crystal has a flat termination and the surface luster is slightly etched. One face has a depression where another crystal intersected it. Excellent gemmy crystal.
Overall Size:4x4x4 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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