When a mineral collector comes across a gem grade crystal specimen like this with a flawless termination and intense color and clarity, the thought for some of us is “wow, I saved this from getting cut.” Internally flawless with the exception of a long, thin veil running vertically up the crystal’s edge, this is a wonder it remained in tact as a crystal rather than sorted for the gem cutter’s chopping block. This piece is a truly special specimen crystal which very eloquently represents the perfection that Heliodor can offer in a single crystal.
 
Mineral: Beryl var. Heliodor
Origin: Africa (country unknown)
Weight: 17.0 grams
Approx. Dimensions: 6.5cm x 1.4 cm x 9.2 cm
Unique Features: Very clean termination, gem quality specimen, deep saturation
*color enhanced with heat or radiation treatment