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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 21649
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Single crystal of aquamarine beryl with unusual spiral phantom pattern on the inside (crystal grew like a corkscrew?). The crystal is terminated on one end and has a matte surface texture.
Overall Size:39x6x6 mm
Crystals:39 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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