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Hambergite from Chhaqpu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Hambergite from Chhaqpu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Hambergite from Chhaqpu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Hambergite from Chhaqpu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Hambergite from Chhaqpu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Hambergite from Chhaqpu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Hambergite from Chhaqpu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 78686
Mineral:Hambergite
Locality:Chhaqpu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Large columnar translucent white hambergite crystal with multiple crystal terminations. Hambergite, a rare beryllium borate, is uncommon and crystals occur at only a few localities in the world - and are easily mistaken for more common minerals. The hambergite crystals fluoresce orange under SW-LW UV illumination. Weight: 7.7 grams
Overall Size:38x14x10 mm
Crystals:38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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