
an affordable natural alternative
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colors
available:
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colorless
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family/species:
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beryl
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properties:
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RI=1.577 (+/-0.016) - 1.583
(+/-0.017)
SG=2.72 (-0.05, +0.12)
dispersion=0.014
hardness=7.5-8
note: highly suitable for use in jewelry
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treatments:
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colorless beryl is sometimes
irradiated to yellow and other colors
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important
information
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white beryl is also known as
goshenite and is from the same family of gemstones as emerald and
aquamarine
it is an inexpensive, natural alternative to use when a colorless stone
is desired
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cuts:
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calibrated up to 6mm
all standard cuts and free sizes
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rough:
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generally available in clean
material to
cut 5mm and under; bigger pieces occasionally available - please
contact us for current stock
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mining:
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found in brazil, tanzania and other
localities worldwide view
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