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Chrysoberyl


Chrysoberyl : BeAl2O4

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Locality: Espírito Santo, Southeast Region, Brazil
Twinned crystal cluster of yellow chrysoberyl fully crystallized on all faces - a floater. Two of the sixling twins are shorter than the rest, but a complete twin is rare. Overall size of mineral specimen: 15x11x9 mm. Size of individual crystals: 5-6 mm.

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