Detailed information
Species
Chrysoberyl, Quartz
Dimensions
33 x 41 x 35
mm
Weight
53 g
Locality
Ingrid Mine Nhampassa Manica Province, Mozambique
Condition
Stabilized
Chrysoberyl is a rare and highly collectible 'gem' mineral species known in fine crystals from just a small number of localities worldwide. This superb miniature specimen is from a new discovery in Mozambique and displays exceptionally well with the stunning contrast between a twinned yellow-green Chrysoberyl crystal and its white Quartz matrix backdrop. The Chrysoberyl crystal is really nicely formed, flattened, and with sharp well-defined edges, and reaches 2.8 cm wide by 2.0 cm. The granular Quartz matrix has been stabilized, as is routine with this new material.