Found only in the Wah Wah Mountains of Utah, red beryls are some of the rarest and most coveted gemstones. However, crystals like these shown here are always small and make prized mineral specimens. Faceters very rarely have a chance to cut them. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Red Beryl Specimen from United States
Found only in the Wah Wah Mountains of Utah, red beryls are some of the rarest and most coveted gemstones. However, crystals are always small, like the ones in this photo, and make prized mineral specimens. Faceters very rarely have a chance to cut them. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
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| Gemstone | Beryl, Red Beryl |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | United States |
| Origin details | the Wah Wah Mountains, Utah |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Red |
| Transparency | Transparent |