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Object Name |
Beryl |
Object Description |
Specimen consists of a single isolated crystal of pale blue green transparent hexagonal beryl with a flat termination. One crystal face is much longer than the rest giving the crystal a flat or tabular appearance. |
Place of Origin |
Namibia/Spitzkopje |
Site Name |
River Klein |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Beryllium aluminum silica |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Sp Grav. |
2.66 - 2.9 |
Hardness |
7.5 - 8 |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Streak |
Colorless |
Fracture |
Uneven to conchoidal |
Classification |
Geology |
Variety |
Aquamarine |
Search Terms |
Mineral Cyclosilicate mineral Silicate mineral |
Dimensions |
H-0.74 W-1.41 L-2.82 cm |
Catalog Number |
3463 |