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Beryl (Var: Aquamarine)

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This is one of the great classic localities in Colorado that is known predominantly for its superb Aquamarine crystals. This locality dates back a long time in Colorado, and has produced these beautiful blue gem crystals for a century. This piece consists of a sharp, lustrous, GEM/gemmy, fine blue color hexagonal crystal of Beryl (var: Aquamarine). This specimen was collected approximately 30 years ago by Richard A. Kosnar. A fine thumbnail specimen from one of the most well known pegmatite localities in the western U.S. Ex. Richard Kosnar Collection.

Product details

SpeciesAquamarine, Beryl
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.7 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Mt Antero

Known provenance

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

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Aquamarine
Mineral guide
Learn about Aquamarine
sea-blue to blue-green beryl; forms in pegmatites and alpine veins; prized for color, clarity, and dramatic matrix specimens.
Aquamarine
Regional guide
Aquamarine from Mt Antero, Colorado, USA
Mt Antero, Colorado, classic alpine aquamarine locale with glassy blue beryl, rare Be-mineral associates, and historic pocket specimens prized by collectors.