RED BERYL SPECKLED PRISM ON RHYOLITE MATRIX
Crystal Dimensions - 14mm x 7mm x 5mm
Estimated crystal weight:  5 carats

Here is a sizeable, well-formed red beryl prism on a rhyolite matrix.

Although there are surface reaching fissures of rhyolite in the crystal, the faces are exceptionally well-formed and the hexagonal prismatic structure is superb.

Into the bottom of this specimen has been carved the initials "Nn".

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This piece came from the collection of Earle Foster, one of the former mine owners before and after Kennecott.  He had a number of nice pieces, and what I liked about Earle’s specimens is that he performed the minimum preparation to make them appear more aesthetic.  This specimen does show evidence of some rhyolite removal to better-expose and present the single crystal.  NO LIQUID ENHANCEMENT has been done to make surface fissures less-noticeable, and the piece is offered in its natural state.