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Beryl var. Bixbite from Wah Wah Mountains, Utah

 
Beryl var. Bixbite from Wah Wah Mountains, Utah

Beryl var. Bixbite from Wah Wah Mountains, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 30642
Mineral:Beryl var. Bixbite
Locality:Wah Wah Mountains, Utah
Description:Single crystal of red beryl, variety bixbite in white rhyolite matrix. The red beryl crystal formed first, then was broken in two, with the rhyolite freezing the two parts separated by 1.5 mm.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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