AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colorado > Beryl var. Aquamarine |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 44645 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Aquamarine |
Locality: | Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado |
Description: | Tapered grouping of four aquamarine crystals, the transparent blue-green gem variety of the mineral species beryl. All four aquamarine crystals are terminated with basal pinacoid faces that have an etched pattern. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) |
Overall Size: | 41x7x5 mm |
Crystals: | 20-41 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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