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Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil

 
Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 39173
Mineral:Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals)
Locality:Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Description:Remarkably transparent doubly-terminated yellow-brown chrysoberyl crystals with no matrix attached. The two chrysoberyl crystals are twinned at 60°. Most of the crystal faces have a satin luster, a few are glassy.
Overall Size:20x15x7 mm
Crystals:8-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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