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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 82441
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Lustrous transparent blue aquamarine crystal, the blue gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with no matrix attached. The aquamarine crystal is elongated hexagonal form, with flat basal pinacoid termination with one corner contacted the pocket wall. Weight: 2.9 grams. Ex. Miller collection T984; originally acquired from Galas Minerals ca. 1985
Overall Size:24x7x7 mm
Crystals:24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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