Red beryl
Origin: Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mts. Juab Co., Utah, Southwest USA
Sample size: 3.6 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm (top), 4.6 x 4 x 2.8 cm (2nd row), 4.2 x 3.7 x
2.7 cm (3rd row), 7 x 5 x 4 cm (4th row), 7 x 5 x 3.4 cm (5th/bottom row)
This is a specimen of
muscovite
and feldspar with a group of smoky
quartz
crystals and a 2.1 cm tabular beryl crystal. The largest
quartz is
2 cm in length.
Origin: Xue Bao Ding Mine, Sichuan Province, China
Sample size: 5.1 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm
Variety morganite
Origin: Elizabeth R Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California, U.S.A.
Sample size: 8.5 x 6 x 5.5 cm
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