Khaash, Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan

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Beryl (Var: Emerald) : Be₃(Al,Cr)₂Si₆O₁₈
	Khaash, Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan 5.1 x 4.6 x 3.8 cm. This specimen is comprised of several medium blue green, prismatic crystals of Emerald intermixed with Quartz and Feldspar. The crystals are only translucent, but they are still very attractive and this is classic material. The largest crystal measures 2.0 cm.
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Khaash, Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan

Beryl (Var: Emerald) : Be3(Al,Cr)2Si6O18

Beryl (Var: Emerald) : Be₃(Al,Cr)₂Si₆O₁₈