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Turquoise pseudomorph after Beryl from Apache Canyon Mines, Turquoise Mountains, San Bernardino County, California

 
Turquoise pseudomorph after Beryl from Apache Canyon Mines, Turquoise Mountains, San Bernardino County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 15578
Mineral:Turquoise pseudomorph after Beryl
Locality:Apache Canyon Mines, Turquoise Mountains, San Bernardino County, California
Description:One of the largest specimens I was able to obtain of rare sea-green colored turquoise pseudomorphs after beryl showing displaced and healed growth of the original beryl crystal. Identified by Chesterman at the Ca. Div. of Mines and Geology.
Overall Size:18x17x16 mm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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