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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. 40277
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Doubly-terminated transparent blue aquamarine crystal, the gem variety of beryl, with complexly etched surfaces throughout and white albite microcrystals in one area of one termination. This specimen must be seen in person to be appreciated.
Overall Size:4.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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