AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 16644 |
Mineral: | Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite |
Locality: | Carnaiba District, Bahia, Brazil |
Description: | Two interconnected sixling twins of chrysoberyl variety alexandrite. There are many faces, some with schist-like matrix coating, making this specimen difficult to photograph - must be seen in person to be appreciated. |
Overall Size: | 22x18x12 mm |
Crystals: | 5-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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