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Beryl var. Aquamarine (gem-grade etched crystal) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine (gem-grade etched crystal) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Aquamarine (gem-grade etched crystal) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Aquamarine (gem-grade etched crystal) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 71842
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine (gem-grade etched crystal)
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Gem-grade lustrous transparent green aquamarine crystal, the gem variety of blue-green beryl, with complex exterior surfaces caused by severe etching by solutions within the cavity that partially dissolved the aquamarine following the crystal structure. Weight: 2.6 grams
Overall Size:19x13x10 mm
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