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Blue Alkali Beryl

Unknown Owner
This is a doubly terminated, tabular, lustrous and translucent, sky blue alkali-rich beryl crystal measuring 1.8 cm across and perched on a bit of matrix. 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
BerylAbout Beryl →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.9 x 1.6 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
Afghanistan, Badakhshan, Deo Darrah

Known provenance

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

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Beryl
Mineral guide
Learn about Beryl
iconic mineral with prisms and vivid color varieties (aquamarine, emerald, morganite); prized for crystal form, striking matrix, and collector appeal.
Regional guide
Beryl from Deo Darrah
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