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Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite from Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite from Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite from Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite from Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite from Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite from Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite from Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite from Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 72330
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite with Muscovite
Locality:Kalah, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Description:Lustrous transparent blue aquamarine crystal, the blue-green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, on contrasting white albite with silvery muscovite mica. The aquamarine crystal is tabular hexagonal form with secondary corner faces. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection; acquired in 2002 from K. Ward
Overall Size:5.5x5.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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