Twinned Alexandrite Crystals

Twinned Alexandrite Crystals from Masvingo (formerly Fort Victoria), Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe

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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