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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 16671
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Elongated crystal of pale blue aquamarine beryl with lustrous sides and complex termination. Has an unusual hollow cavity down through the upper half that was caused by etching that followed the crystal zonation. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:6.5x1.5x1 cm
Crystals:6.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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