Hamburgite on Quartz

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Chamachu, Skurdu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Reference: 1915

Hamburgite is a rare beryllium borate that occurs in pegmatites. The Skardu district in Pakistan has produced some fine specimens - this one, a 'floater', has three individual uncontacted quartz crystals hosting a rich covering of sharp Hamburgite crystals.

Formula: Be₂(BO₃)(OH)

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 47x28x17mm

Size: Miniature (M)