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Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Espírito Santo, Brazil

 
Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Espírito Santo, Brazil

Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals) from Espírito Santo, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 51019
Mineral:Chrysoberyl (twinned crystals)
Locality:Espírito Santo, Brazil
Description:Lustrous transparent-to-translucent yellow chrysoberyl crystals fully crystallized front and rear with no matrix. The chrysoberyl crystals are V-twinned at 60° angles. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #162c; ex. Martin Ehrmann (1904-1972)
Overall Size:18x12x8 mm
Crystals:4-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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