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Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl) from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

 
Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl) from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl) from Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 48637
Mineral:Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl)
Locality:Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah
Description:Transparent-to-translucent hexagonal red beryl crystal, variety bixbite, with minor matrix attached. The beryl crystal faces are smooth and lustrous. I believe this crystal was restored where it separated in the middle, but no glue is visible.
Overall Size:12x7x6 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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