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Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 40143
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine in Albite
Locality:Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Five aquamarine crystals, the blue-green gem variety of beryl, exposed on one face of white albite. All crystals are nearly flawless and four of the aquamarine crystals are doubly-terminated. Note the post-crystallization distortion.
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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