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Beryl var. Aquamarine on Albite from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine on Albite from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine on Albite from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine on Albite from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 44145
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine on Albite
Locality:Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Transparent 40 mm hexagonal aquamarine crystal, the blue-green gem variety of the beryl, on bladed white albite crystals to 3 mm. The aquamarine crystal is flawless internally and has microscopic patterns on the faces giving a textured appearance.
Overall Size:5x3x2 cm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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