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Beryl var. Goshenite (Charlie Key)
- Erongo Mountain, Erongo Region, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 3.7 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 07/01/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/08/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Colorless beryl, or goshenite, is actually rather uncommon compared to, say, aquamarine or morganite, particularly in prismatic crystals such as this. This aesthetic, smokestack-like cluster of glassy, hexagonal crystals has a light pastel-blue core surrrounded by colorless goshenite. The crackly interiors and included schorl needles really add character. The cluster is complete all-around and nearly pristine, with only a trivial bit of bruising to a few of the sidecar crystals. This rare and fine piece displays well from either side. Ex Charlie Key dealer stock.