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Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China

 
Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China

Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China

Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China

Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China

Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China

Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 80174
Mineral:Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Quartz
Locality:Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China
Description:Lustrous transparent pale-blue aquamarine crystal, the blue gem variety of the mineral species beryl, on colorless quartz. The aquamarine crystal is tabular hexagonal form, with secondary edge and corner faces, with complex crystallization patterns. Ex. Jack Troy (1930-2016) collection #S23, originally acquired ca. 1989
Overall Size:10.5x6x5.5 cm
Crystals:41 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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