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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 53018
Mineral:Beryl var. Bixbite (Red Beryl)
Locality:Ruby Violet claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah
Description:Three small crystals of transparent-to-translucent hexagonal bixbite, the red-violet variety of the mineral species beryl commonly sold as Red Beryl, in white rhyolite matrix. One red beryl crystal has excellent color and transparency.
Overall Size:20x16x14 mm
Crystals:1-4.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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