AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Pakistan > Beryl var. Aquamarine |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 52655 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Aquamarine |
Locality: | Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
Description: | Parallel group of glassy aquamarine crystals, the blue gem variety of the mineral species beryl. The aquamarine crystals are elongated hexagonal form with basal pinacoid termination and secondary corner faces. One rear face has a crystallized contact. Acquired in 1995 from H. Obodda |
Overall Size: | 6x3.5x2.5 cm |
Crystals: | 40-62 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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