Beryl (Var: Goshenite)

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Locality: Gilgit, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan

Single crystal of water-clear beryl without matrix. The crystal is the Goshenite variety of beryl (colorless) and has a single flaw in the interior, otherwise is gem grade. No damage. Overall size of mineral specimen: 20x8x7 mm. Size of individual crystals: 20 mm.

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Photo added: 3rd Jul 2003

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