Bertrandite, Beryl (Var: Aquamarine), Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz) - image 1

Bertrandite, Beryl (Var: Aquamarine), Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)

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An historic, old-time Colorado combination specimen from the Harvard University and George Elling Collections. Water-clear bertrandite blades to 5 mm are adjacent to smoky quartz crystals in a smoky quartz matrix with sea-green aquamarine fragments. A RARE, classic and representative Mt. Antero combo piece.

Product details

SpeciesAquamarine, Bertrandite, Beryl, Quartz, Smoky quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Mt Antero

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Aquamarine
Mineral guide
Learn about Aquamarine
sea-blue to blue-green beryl; forms in pegmatites and alpine veins; prized for color, clarity, and dramatic matrix specimens.
Aquamarine
Regional guide
Aquamarine from Mt Antero, Colorado, USA
Mt Antero, Colorado, classic alpine aquamarine locale with glassy blue beryl, rare Be-mineral associates, and historic pocket specimens prized by collectors.