Mineral: Beryl (variety goshenite) on Orthoclase
Locality: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Dimensions: 10,0 x 6,0 x 12,0 cm

Description: Main crystal size: 7,5 cm Perfectly terminated, flattened, brilliant, colorless beryl crystal with rich lateral faces, some inclusions and a dodecagonal central motif. The crystal is obliquely driven into the main face of a complete orthoclase crystal superficially tinted by iron oxides. MIM number 1149 Photographer: AINU / Alessandro Clemenza

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