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Beryl var. Aquamarine from farm Davib Oost, between Tubussis and Usakos, Erongo District, Namibia

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from farm Davib Oost, between Tubussis and Usakos, Erongo District, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Beryl var. Aquamarine from farm Davib Oost, between Tubussis and Usakos, Erongo District, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 14762
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:farm Davib Oost, between Tubussis and Usakos, Erongo District, Namibia
Description:Large crystal of aquamarine beryl from a recent find in Namibia. The crystal has excellent blue color and is transparent but not cutting grade. The termination is flat with secondary corner modifications. Small areas of hyalite opal (fluoresces green).
Overall Size:29x20x19 mm
Crystals:29 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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