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Beryl var. Heliodor (treated Aquamarine) from Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Beryl var. Heliodor (treated Aquamarine) from Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Heliodor (treated Aquamarine) from Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 78607
Mineral:Beryl var. Heliodor (treated Aquamarine)
Locality:Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Several partial crystals of yellow heliodor beryl, one with white matrix. I believe these are fakes or enhanced: the heliodor beryl started as aquamarine then was treated to change the color; and the matrix is probably a mix of stone dust and glue.
Overall Size:11-14 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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