{"product_id":"rare-double-terminated-beryllonite-crystal-afghanistan","title":"Rare Double-Terminated Beryllonite Crystal – Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_5a0ac80f16109278-52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\"\u003eBeryllonite is a rare sodium beryllium phosphate that is seldom found in well-formed crystals.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This 216.3ct specimen from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/b\u003e is an exceptional outlier, boasting a robust \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"222\"\u003eDouble-Terminated\u003c\/b\u003e habit. This means the crystal grew freely in the pegmatite pocket, allowing it to form natural, finished points at both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe crystal displays a beautiful tabular-to-prismatic geometry with the characteristic pearly-to-vitreous luster that defines the species. Its translucent-to-transparent body allows light to play across the complex, etched surface faces, highlighting its natural, untreated state. For the collector who focuses on rare beryllium minerals or high-end Afghan specimens, a double-terminated Beryllonite of this magnitude is a definitive \"holy grail\" piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51632585048351,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/55_3c2e610f-4344-47f6-a0b4-28adb63f4a11.png?v=1771067080","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/rare-double-terminated-beryllonite-crystal-afghanistan","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}