Chrysoberyl (twinned)
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An old classic, these twined chrysoberyls are still considered by many to be the finest textbook crystals of the species. Cyclic twinning and a glassy and gemmy, yellow green color highlight this impressive, competition-quality, thumbnail specimen. Old material from the 1940s or 1950s, probably.
Product details
SpeciesChrysoberyl
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.9 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Espírito Santo
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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