AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Pakistan > Beryl var. Aquamarine |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 55563 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Aquamarine |
Locality: | Shengus, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
Description: | Gemmy blue aquamarine crystal, the blue gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with angled termination and remnants of pocket clay on the surfaces and inclusions of white albite. The upper third is nearly flawless and is facet-grade rough. |
Overall Size: | 34x20x15 mm |
Crystals: | 34 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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