AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Beryl var. Aquamarine with Schorl Tourmaline |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 60495 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Aquamarine with Schorl Tourmaline |
Locality: | Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia |
Description: | Translucent-to-transparent aquamarine crystal, the blue-green gem variety of beryl, with remnants of black schorl tourmaline included in the base of the aquamarine crystal. The color of Erongo aquamarine crystals is very blue, with no yellow tint. |
Overall Size: | 24x16x11 mm |
Crystals: | 24 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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