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Chrysoberyl, Schorl


Chrysoberyl : BeAl2O4, Schorl : [Na][Fe2+3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18]

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Locality: Lac Alaotra (Lake Alaotra), Ambatondrazaka Department, Alaotra-Mangoro Region, Toamasina (Tamatave) Province, Madagascar
A lustrous schorl tourmaline crystal has a single twinned 3mm yellow chrysoberyl crystal embedded in its main termination. Quite a rare/aesthetic combination.

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