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Chrysoberyl (V-twinned crystals) from Ambatondrazaka District, Toamasina Province, Madagascar

 
Chrysoberyl (V-twinned crystals) from Ambatondrazaka District, Toamasina Province, Madagascar

Chrysoberyl (V-twinned crystals) from Ambatondrazaka District, Toamasina Province, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 79451
Mineral:Chrysoberyl (V-twinned crystals)
Locality:Ambatondrazaka District, Toamasina Province, Madagascar
Description:Lustrous transparent greenish-yellow chrysoberyl crystals that are twinned at 60° angled resulting in V-shaped formations. The bottom of the chrysoberyl crystals are incomplete where they were attached to the surrounding rock. Ex. D. Swenson collection
Overall Size:12x11x3 mm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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