Beryl
specimen number:
1603772
location:
Dara-e-Pech, Kunar, Afghanistan
description:
A loose glassy attractive pink partly gemmy crystal of beryl. This is the variety known as morganite. Crystallized all around and in good condition. Naturally crystallized even on the base. The specimen was illustrated in The Mineralogical Record, May, June, 2013 issue. A label accompanies the specimen pertaining to this.
Size: 8.5 x 6.0 x 4.3 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Marc Fleischer
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