Beryl (var. Aquamarine)
Pakistan - Asia
Be3Al2Si6O18
Description
Two transparent double terminated crystals in a beautiful blue color and in an X-shape.
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Areas
Collection of origin
James Horner (USA), Houston Museum (USA)
Probable extraction year
1996
From the Greek beryllos "crystal of the color of sea water" and the Latin aqua marina "sea water".
Class
8 - Silicates / Cyclosilicates
Dimensions (length x with x height in cm)
10x21x30
Hardness (Mohs)
7.5
Density (G/cm3)
2.8
Publication
"Rocks & Minerals: Nov-Dec 2015"
