Beryl, Muscovite, Orthoclase

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Beryl, Muscovite, Orthoclase
SpeciesSize
Comments
Details
ColorsBrown
Origin
Etiro, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia
SizeSmall
Dimensions6.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm
Description
Large crystal of Beryl from the Etiro pegmatites Erongo. The cream-colored Beryl is sharp, 4.7 cm long, 4.4 cm across, and partially gemmy in the core. It is also partially terminated. Associated with it are a deep brick-red Orthoclase crystal and multiple books of Muscovite.
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Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

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