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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Darrah Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Darrah Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Darrah Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 32394
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Darrah Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Description:Blue crystal of aquamarine variety of beryl with cloudy internal phantom zone. Scattered crystals of white albite are on the matrix and the beryl crystal. The termination edges show minute chips when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:30x25x15 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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