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Beryl var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Songo Pond Quarry, Albany, Oxford County, Maine

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Songo Pond Quarry, Albany, Oxford County, Maine

Beryl var. Aquamarine on Quartz from Songo Pond Quarry, Albany, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 80724
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine on Quartz
Locality:Songo Pond Quarry, Albany, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Lustrous translucent aquamarine crystal, the blue variety of the mineral species beryl, on translucent gray quartz. The aquamarine crystal is a rich blue color that is typical of specimens from Songo Pond Q. The aquamarine crystal is not terminated. Ex. Miller #M729; collected in 2000
Overall Size:32x22x18 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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