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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 82199
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent blue aquamarine crystal, the blue gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with no matrix attached. The aquamarine crystal is elongated hexagonal form, with flat basal pinacoid termination. Weight: 1.2 grams. Ex. Miller collection T970; acquired in 2012
Overall Size:26x6x4.5 mm
Crystals:26 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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