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Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil

 
Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 39176
Mineral:Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals)
Locality:Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Description:Two V-twinned translucent chrysoberyl crystals with one corner that is gemmy (transparent) yellow-green and distinct surface striation patterns showing the twin plane. The V-twin is asymmetric with one crystal slightly longer than the other.
Overall Size:20x16x4 mm
Crystals:10-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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