Beryl var. Morganite
specimen number:
1044403
location:
Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description: A large transparent lovely pink glassy tabular morganite crystal set on matrix. Measures 8.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm in size overall. The matrix consists of crystalline white albite and completely coats the back of the morganite crystal. No damage. This is a very fine large crystal. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Mr. Tate's notes said that this specimen was formerly in the collection of noted gem dealer Hermann Bank, Idar-Oberstein, Germany.
Size: 8.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Lloyd Tate
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