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Beryl in Quartz from Clark Quarry, Alstead District, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

 
Beryl in Quartz from Clark Quarry, Alstead District, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Beryl in Quartz from Clark Quarry, Alstead District, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Beryl in Quartz from Clark Quarry, Alstead District, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 49593
Mineral:Beryl in Quartz
Locality:Clark Quarry, Alstead District, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Description:Translucent yellow beryl crystal with unusual flattened habit and steeply-angled termination in dark smoky quartz. The prism faces of the beryl crystal are lustrous. The beryl is an unusual form, easily mistaken for brazilianite. Collected in 1960 by R. McAllister
Overall Size:5.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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