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Beryl var. Aquamarine in Quartz from Orchard Quarry, Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine in Quartz from Orchard Quarry, Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine

Beryl var. Aquamarine in Quartz from Orchard Quarry, Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 53186
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine in Quartz
Locality:Orchard Quarry, Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Segment of an elongated translucent aquamarine crystal, the blue-green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with lustrous crystal faces embedded in gray quartz. The aquamarine crystal is exposed throughout it's length. One segment is restored. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection #A1446. repaired
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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