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Beryl var. Morganite from Tourmaline Queen Dike, Pala District, San Diego County, California

 
Beryl var. Morganite from Tourmaline Queen Dike, Pala District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 32236
Mineral:Beryl var. Morganite
Locality:Tourmaline Queen Dike, Pala District, San Diego County, California
Description:Doubly-terminated crystal of pale-pink morganite variety of beryl. The crystal is complete all around with lustrous faces, but is partially intergrown with opaque albite, obscuring the complete crystal form. Hard to photograph - must be seen in person.
Overall Size:28x26x20 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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