Lot 678
Showy Beryl, var. Goshenite on Muscovite. From Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Mianyang Prefecture
Sichuan Province, China.
Goshenite is the transparent, nearly colorless variety of beryl. Although beryl usually has elongated crystals, this variety occurs in thick tabular crystals. This piece abounds with a large number of translucent crystals, both large and small, that delight the eye. The crystals of this fine and exceptional quality specimen have traces of blue aquamarine crystals. The lustrous muscovite background make for an attractive specimen worthy of an collector's cabinet.
Measures: 20.5 x 19 cm.
Size inches: 8 x7.5 in.
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Estimated Value $18,500 - 20,000.
A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.
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