VORO14-16
Blue Alkali Beryl
Deo Darrah, Khash & Kuran Wa Munjan Districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm
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The main alkali-rich beryl crystal in this small cluster measures 1.8 cm across. The large tabular crystal is lustrous and translucent, with a rich blue sky color. Gorgeous, large thumbnail specimen. These were originally thought to be Rosterite or Vorobyevite, but further analysis by Dr. Federico Pezzotta confirmed they are alkali-rich beryls.