Goshenite (Beryl) on Muscovite
Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Pref.
Sichuan Province, China
12.8x10x4.5 (cabinet)
price: $475


A matrix of reddish muscovite provides a good contrast to these Goshenite crystals. The largest is 3.8CM and is partly gemmy with a very sharp tabular form. This form is also different from the usual tabular beryl (aquamarines) from this location, and are far less common. Goshenite is one of the rarer types of beryl and these are very fine examples, not often available. The underside of the matrix is sawn which is common in collecting these, this one has a crack that seems to be a repair of the matrix, it is completely invisible on the display side.