Beryl

specimen number:
8911022

location:
Erongo Mts., Namibia

description:
Very pale blue to almost colorless highly translucent lustrous cluster of prismatic beryl crystals. Very slight micro-damage present as seen. No real attached matrix, this is complete all around.

Located in the Erongo region of Namibia, the Erongo Mountains comprise a rugged, ring-shaped volcanic complex formed during the Cretaceous Period through alkaline magmatism and granite intrusion. Within the complex, miarolitic cavities and pegmatitic pockets developed as volatile-rich fluids cooled inside granitic rocks, creating ideal environments for extraordinary mineral crystallization. The mountains are world-renowned among mineral collectors for producing magnificent specimens of beryl, particularly stunning aquamarine crystals often associated with black tourmaline (schorl), smoky quartz, and feldspar. Artisanal miners and dedicated specimen collectors have worked these remote pockets for decades, carefully extracting delicate beryl crystals that feature distinct tabular or prismatic habits and vivid blue or green coloration, making Erongo one of the premier mineral localities in Africa.

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