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Geological Alexandrite Trilling

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Geological Alexandrite Trilling
Geological Alexandrite Trilling
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Description
An unusually large and well-crystallised trilling (multiply twinned crystal) of alexandrite chrysoberyl, showing exceptionally fine face development and twinning, and exhibiting some colour change from greenish to plum in changing light. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.159. 31 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Ex Dr. Ronald Bonewitz collection; from Brazil. Chrysoberyl is an aluminate of beryllium.
Condition
Extremely fine condition. Crystals of this quality are very rare and unusual.
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Geological Alexandrite Trilling

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