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Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl, 9.5 cm, from Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine (ypm min. 012992). Acquired in 1884 from Boston mineral dealer William J. Knowlton (1846–ca.1910); Rock Currier photo.

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SpeciesChrysoberyl
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Maine, Topsham
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 430
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Chrysoberyl
Mineral guide
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sharp twinned crystals, alexandrite color change, and cat’s-eye chatoyancy; prized by collectors with notable localities in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Chrysoberyl
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Chrysoberyl from Topsham
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Topsham
Topsham, Maine - a compact pegmatite district known for beryl varieties, topaz, and rare minerals; prized for graphic pockets and diverse NYF assemblage.