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Beryl var. Morganite from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Beryl var. Morganite from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Morganite from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 42260
Mineral:Beryl var. Morganite
Locality:Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Gem-grade crystal of morganite, the pink variety of the mineral beryl. The front has flat basal pinacoid termination faces with secondary faces. The rear looks rough from a break, but is actually crystallized naturally with complex faces - a floater! Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #577; acquired in 1999
Overall Size:6x3.5x1.7 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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