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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 38115
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Extraordinary single crystal of aquamarine beryl found many years ago, in the early days of specimen mining in this troubled country. The aquamarine crystal is hexagonal form, has glassy crystal faces, flat pinacoid termination with secondary faces.
Overall Size:15x8x8 cm
Crystals:15 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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