Morganite
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This large plate features two matrix crystals, both very transparent and gemmy, both sharply hexagonal, and both about 4 x 4 cm in size. They are a little pale but definitely pink, and the color shown here is accurate, in person highlighted by the contrasting matrix of crystallized cleavelandite. Probably too cheap, given you could trim this in half and have two $2000 morganite small cabs...! But its already back from the trim lab and photo'd...
Product details
SpeciesMorganite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.4 x 10.9 x 7.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Kunar, Dara-e-Pech District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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pink to peach beryl with glassy hexagonal prisms; valued for pastel color, sizable crystals on matrix, and classic pegmatite localities.Regional guide
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