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Beryl var. Red Beryl (Bixbite) from Ruby Violet claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

 
Beryl var. Red Beryl (Bixbite) from Ruby Violet claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Red Beryl (Bixbite) from Ruby Violet claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Red Beryl (Bixbite) from Ruby Violet claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 50921
Mineral:Beryl var. Red Beryl (Bixbite)
Locality:Ruby Violet claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah
Description:Two transparent hexagonal red beryl crystals in light-colored rhyolite. The red beryl crystals are lustrous and the largest crystal is quite gemmy. Both red beryl crystals have a matrix inclusion on a corner. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #509; originally acquired in 1982
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:4-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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