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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Namibia

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Namibia

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 45458
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Namibia
Description:Two parallel lustrous transparent-to-translucent aquamarine crystals, the blue gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with minor limonite-stained albite included on one side. The aquamarine crystals are hexagonal form with flat pinacoid terminations.
Overall Size:3x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:29-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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