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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 64827
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Description:Transparent aquamarine crystals, the blue-green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with no matrix attached. Two parallel beryl crystals are apparent when viewing the two separate termination faces. The crystals have satin luster throughout. Weight: 11.8 grams
Overall Size:27x18x12 mm
Crystals:27 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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