BertranditeBetrandite is a fairly rare beryllium silicate, and crystals are typically small worldwide, usually less than 1 cm. These new specimens from Golconda feature crystals measuring OVER 3 cm(!) which is world class for the species. Not only are these monstrous crystals, but the quality is as good as it gets showing a glossy vitreous luster and a gorgeous porcelain white hue. This particular piece features a pair of top quality, highly lustrous, layered

but not often available on the market

GEM quality green and “cat’s eye” pink bicolor group with the renowned tapered scepter habit

but that actually helps to intensify the color

We picked this piece up from a good friend of ours who travels to Mogok regularly

It's notably GEMMY inside when backlit

The good news is that I directly obtained this specimen from the miner who collected it

and to find a good-sized crystal like this with a yellow termination is not common from any locality

dull or poorly crystallized

Specimen # HYALMEX41620

This potassium

I really can't see any damage with the naked eye

but please be aware that it does have nicks and broken edges