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Chrysoberyl Var Alexandrite

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Chrysoberyl Var Alexandrite

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Description
Locality: 
Carnaíba, Pindobaçu, Bahia, Brazil
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.2 × 0.7 × 0.3 cm
Description

Alexandrite - purchased in 1987 - from Carnaiba.

The dimensions in the description refer to the larger crystal. This one has partly smooth surfaces and sharp edges.

The size of the smaller crystal one is about 0.5 cm.

The crystals come from an old collection and were fixed on 'Lego axles' and mounted on a base - below the base you find the details of the seller and the date.

The Item is delivered as shown in the photo.
 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chrysoberyl

Formula: 
BeAl2O4
Strunz: 
4.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
8.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Brazil

Alexandrite

Variety Of: 

Chrysoberyl

Formula: 
BeAl2O4
Strunz: 
4.BA.05
Hardness: 
8.5
Formula: 
BeAl2O4
Hardness: 
0.0

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