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Posted in response to Massive Crysal Approx Moh 7.5 Needs Identification from Jim Marshakk on October 01, 2008 at 08:30:28:

Re: Massive Crysal Approx Moh 7.5 Needs Identification

Hello Jim, It sounds to me like your crystal is beryl. What is its geometric shape? Is the cross-section hexagonal with a six sided prism? Garnets will usually show diamond or trapezoidal faces and are equidimensional.

From Don Peck - October 06, 2008 at 08:26:16

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