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Chrysoberyl (14 gem-grade twinned crystals) from Pancas, Espírito Santo, Brazil

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 78906
Mineral:	Chrysoberyl (14 gem-grade twinned crystals)
Locality:	Pancas, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Description:	Fourteen lustrous transparent yellow chrysoberyl crystals with no matrix. Most of the chrysoberyl crystals exhibit V-twinning and all have exceptional internal clarity making them suitable for faceting. The chrysoberyl fluoresces yellow under LW-SW UV illumination. Total weight: 7.7 grams
Overall Size:	5-10 mm
Crystals:	2-8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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