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Beryl var. Aquamarine (complexly etched crystal) from Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine (complexly etched crystal) from Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Aquamarine (complexly etched crystal) from Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Beryl var. Aquamarine (complexly etched crystal) from Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 80916
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine (complexly etched crystal)
Locality:Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Gemmy transparent green aquamarine crystal, the blue-green gem variety of beryl, with complexly etched surfaces caused by pocket solutions partially dissolving the beryl along the crystal structure. Internally the aquamarine crystal is nearly flawless. Weight: 11.1 grams. Ex. Miller #M1631; originally acquired in 1970
Overall Size:40x21x9 mm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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