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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 44645
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado
Description:Tapered grouping of four aquamarine crystals, the transparent blue-green gem variety of the mineral species beryl. All four aquamarine crystals are terminated with basal pinacoid faces that have an etched pattern. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:41x7x5 mm
Crystals:20-41 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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