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Beryl (var. green beryl)
Greg Polley
Specimen | Catalog Number | Locality | Weight |
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Beryl (var. green beryl) | NMNH G11467 | India, Tamil Nadu | 126.55 ct |
Gift of Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collectors in 2013.
This yellowish-green beryl weighs 126.55 carats and is a modified cushion cut. Most green beryl is found in Brazil, but this gem is the first green beryl from India, an important acquisition for the National Gem Collection.