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Beryl (Var: Aquamarine)


Beryl (Var: Aquamarine) : Be3Al2Si6O18

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Locality: Skardu, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Superb, gem-quality aquamarine crystal with complex termination. The upper half of the crystal is absolutely flawless and the color is an intense blue throughout. Has unusual quartz inclusion. Overall size of mineral specimen: 65x20x15 mm. Size of individual crystals: 65 mm.

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