Twinned Alexandrite Crystals
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
Twinned translucent Alexandrite crystals, the variety of the mineral species Chrysoberyl that exhibits color change appearing green under daylight and purplish under incandescent illumination, with remnants of Biotite mica in crevices.
Locality
Masvingo (formerly Fort Victoria), Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe
Dimensions
17 x 15 x 12 mm.
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