Blue Alkali Beryl
Unknown Owner
Emplaced high on a matrix of albite and muscovite is a tabular, lustrous and translucent, doubly terminated crystal of sky blue beryl 1.9 cm across. It is complete all around, elegant, and dramatic. One of our favorite thumbnail specimens in the lot. These were originally thought to be Rosterite or Vorobyevite, but further analysis by Dr. Federico Pezzotta confirmed they are alkali-rich beryls.
Product details
Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.1 x 1.9 x 1.1 cm
Locality
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
Date08/2024
CollectorUnknown Owner
Acquisition priceNot disclosed
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