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Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl) from Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

 
Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl) from Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl) from Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl) from Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 17078
Mineral:Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl)
Locality:Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah
Description:Translucent red bixbite crystal, the red variety of the mineral species beryl, with no matrix attached. This beryl crystal is hexagonal form with basal pinacoid terminations. These are commonly labeled as Red Beryl and occur only in this regions of Utah. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #584e
Overall Size:6x5x4.5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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