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Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 35879
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Superb specimen of parallel transparent aquamarine beryl crystals up to 6 cm with silvery muscovite mica crystals up to 25 mm on the rear. The aquamarine beryl crystals have basal pinacoid terminations with secondary corner faces. Pristine - no damage.
Overall Size:9x8x7 cm
Crystals:5-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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