A Large Green Beryl Crystal A Large Green Beryl Crystal
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A Large Green Beryl Crystal
 
Beryl is the mineral family which contains aquamarines, emeralds, heliodor, and morganite. These gems differ only in color caused by chemical impurities. This large green crystal formation is from the gem and mineral collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
Last modified 2026-08-09 MZ Smithsonian photos by Dane A. Penland
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