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Beryl var. Aquamarine with Albite from Chamachu, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine with Albite from Chamachu, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine with Albite from Chamachu, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine with Albite from Chamachu, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 46299
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine with Albite
Locality:Chamachu, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Transparent striated aquamarine crystal, the blue-green gem variety of beryl, with remnants of white albite matrix and unusual V-shaped etched termination that has a deeper blue color than the rest of the crystal. The upper third is transparent (gemmy). Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:11x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:4-11 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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