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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 46505
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Tapered compound-crystal of translucent aquamarine, the blue variety of the mineral species beryl. The aquamarine crystal is hexagonal, with striated surfaces composed of many subparallel crystals, with a complex termination with many etched faces. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection.
Overall Size:14.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:145 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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