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Magara, Lake Manyara, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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Chrysoberyl (Var: Alexandrite) : BeAl2O4

Magara, Lake Manyara, Arusha Region, Tanzania

A nice 59.9 carat crystal of alexandrite which measures 2 x 2 x 1 cm.

Photograph by Edward Rosenzweig
 © Edwards MineralsPhoto ID: 10308    View Count: 845

Chrysoberyl (Var: Alexandrite) : BeAl2O4

Magara, Lake Manyara, Arusha Region, Tanzania

The strange color of the crystal results from its being an Alexandrite cat's eye and being photographed at dayligh. Field of view 15 mm. Collection M. Kampf No 05-138.
 © 2005 M. KampfPhoto ID: 38907    View Count: 540
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