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Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Rasovna, Maršíkov, Šumperk, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.8 × 5 × 2 cm
Description

Pale yellow gemmy flat terminated twinned chrysoberyl crystal exposed on sillimanite rich matrix.

Very typical sample from this classic location, not often seen.

Ex Alex Franz collection with two fantastic old labels

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chrysoberyl

Formula: 
BeAl2O4
Strunz: 
4.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
8.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Brazil