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Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Malyshevo Mine, Yekaterina Oblast, Ural Mountains, Russia

 
Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Malyshevo Mine, Yekaterina Oblast, Ural Mountains, Russia

Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Malyshevo Mine, Yekaterina Oblast, Ural Mountains, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 22264
Mineral:Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite
Locality:Malyshevo Mine, Yekaterina Oblast, Ural Mountains, Russia
Description:Translucent crystals of alexandrite exposed in a shallow pocket of matrix. The alexandrite crystals are twinned, though the formation is not complete making it difficult to see. Color is green under incandescent illumination.
Overall Size:30x28x14 mm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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