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Beryl var. Emerald on Talc from Badel Mine, Nangahar, Afghanistan

 
Beryl var. Emerald on Talc from Badel Mine, Nangahar, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Emerald on Talc from Badel Mine, Nangahar, Afghanistan

Beryl var. Emerald on Talc from Badel Mine, Nangahar, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 49366
Mineral:Beryl var. Emerald on Talc
Locality:Badel Mine, Nangahar, Afghanistan
Description:Translucent emerald crystal, the deep-green variety of the mineral species beryl, exposed on translucent green talc. The emerald appears to be a parallel cluster of several crystals with parallel faces across the top.
Overall Size:5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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