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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 30685
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Single crystal of transparent aquamarine beryl with no matrix attached. The aqua crystal has a flat basal pinacoid termination, with remnants of brown pocket clay. Edges show minor wear when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:32x14x12 mm
Crystals:32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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