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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 48674
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Doubly-terminated transparent hexagonal aquamarine beryl crystal with greenish tint that is highly sought after by gem cutters because they can alter the color via heat-treating to a rich blue color. The upper portion of the crystal is clean.
Overall Size:43x22x19 mm
Crystals:43 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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