Beryl (Var: Morganite), Elbaite, Albite (Var: Cleavelandite), Quartz
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A classic, sharp, gemmy and lustrous, pastel-pink morganite crystal nicely set upright on cleavelandite and quartz matrix from recent finds in Nuristan, Afghanistan. The 4.1 cm morganite has textbook, hexagonal crystal form and is pristine on the front, top and sides. There are even a few, green, pencil tourmalines on the lower right as a further compliment.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 5.0 x 3.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Kunar, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Morganite
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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