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Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite on Albite from Raikot, Chilas, Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:	No. 72323
Mineral:	Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite on Albite
Locality:	Raikot, Chilas, Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:	Lustrous transparent-to-translucent blue aquamarine crystal, the blue gem variety of the mineral species beryl, on a plate of translucent white albite with silvery muscovite mica crystals. The aquamarine crystal extends completely through the albite. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection, ex. Herb Obodda
Overall Size:	9x5.5x5.5 cm
Crystals:	1-55 mm
Archived:	For reference only
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