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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 44411
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado
Description:Riker Mount containing 19 aquamarine crystals, the blue-green transparent gem variety of the mineral species beryl. Several crystals are quite gemmy, though few are terminated. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection
Overall Size:13x10x2 cm Riker Mount
Crystals:11-29 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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