AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Afghanistan > Beryl var. Aquamarine |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 30687 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Aquamarine |
Locality: | Nuristan Province, Afghanistan |
Description: | Large single crystal of transparent aquamarine beryl with no matrix attached. The aqua crystal has a flat basal pinacoid termination, with second-order faces on the corners. Edges show minor wear when viewed under magnification. |
Overall Size: | 30x28x18 mm |
Crystals: | 30 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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