No. 102790011

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Heliodor Crystal - Height: 2.6 cm - Width: 1.2 cm- 6.4 g - (1)
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Heliodor Crystal - Height: 2.6 cm - Width: 1.2 cm- 6.4 g - (1)

Gemmy Heliodor Crystal - 6.4g - Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil Description: Mineral Specimen: Natural Beryl (Heliodor) Origin: Padre Paraíso, Minas Gerais, Brazil Weight: 6.4 grams (8,56 including acrylic dusplay base) Dimensions: 26 x 12 x 9.8 mm Professional Overview: A high-quality collector's specimen from the renowned Padre Paraíso district in Brazil. This Heliodor crystal exhibits a vibrant golden-yellow color with a high degree of transparency ("gem-quality"). Key Features: Perfect Termination: This is a fully, natural etched terminated crystal. The terminal pinacoid and prism faces are pristine. Internal Clarity: The crystal is remarkably transparent. It contains delicate, aesthetic internal 'rain' inclusions (hollow tubes) characteristic of Brazilian beryls, proving its 100% natural origin without any heat treatment. Luster: Exceptional glassy luster that makes the crystal "glow" under direct lighting. The edges are sharp and well-defined. Form: Excellent vertical striations on the prism faces, showing a classic and well-defined hexagonal growth. This 2.6 cm specimen is ideal for high-end mineral collections or as investment-grade "facet rough" for gemstone cutters due to its high clarity. A beautiful representation of Brazilian golden beryl.

No. 102790011

No longer available
Heliodor Crystal - Height: 2.6 cm - Width: 1.2 cm- 6.4 g - (1)

Heliodor Crystal - Height: 2.6 cm - Width: 1.2 cm- 6.4 g - (1)

Gemmy Heliodor Crystal - 6.4g - Padre Paraiso, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Description:
Mineral Specimen: Natural Beryl (Heliodor)
Origin: Padre Paraíso, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Weight: 6.4 grams (8,56 including acrylic dusplay base)
Dimensions: 26 x 12 x 9.8 mm

Professional Overview:
A high-quality collector's specimen from the renowned Padre Paraíso district in Brazil. This Heliodor crystal exhibits a vibrant golden-yellow color with a high degree of transparency ("gem-quality").

Key Features:
Perfect Termination: This is a fully, natural etched terminated crystal. The terminal pinacoid and prism faces are pristine.

Internal Clarity: The crystal is remarkably transparent. It contains delicate, aesthetic internal 'rain' inclusions (hollow tubes) characteristic of Brazilian beryls, proving its 100% natural origin without any heat treatment.

Luster: Exceptional glassy luster that makes the crystal "glow" under direct lighting. The edges are sharp and well-defined.

Form: Excellent vertical striations on the prism faces, showing a classic and well-defined hexagonal growth.

This 2.6 cm specimen is ideal for high-end mineral collections or as investment-grade "facet rough" for gemstone cutters due to its high clarity. A beautiful representation of Brazilian golden beryl.

Bidding closed
Georgia Foteinou
Expert
Estimate  € 160 - € 200

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