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Beryl var. Red Beryl from Red Beryl Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

 
Beryl var. Red Beryl from Red Beryl Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Red Beryl from Red Beryl Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Red Beryl from Red Beryl Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Red Beryl from Red Beryl Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

Beryl var. Red Beryl from Red Beryl Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 807
Mineral:Beryl var. Red Beryl
Locality:Red Beryl Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah
Description:Two intersecting lustrous translucent red beryl crystals beautifully exposed on the surface of white rhyolite. These red beryl crystals were called Bixbite by local collectors, but that name was confused with Bixbyite, and was discredited. Originally acquired from Evan Jones
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:6-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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