Bertrandite March birthstone but somebody was wise enough

but somebody was wise enough to preserve this amazing specimen and didn't ship it off to the cutting factory

this specimen is in better condition than most from this mine

sharpness and translucency/gemminess sitting on wonderfully contrasting

Specimen #BURMA22101

As you can see in one of the close-up photos

Bertrandite March birthstone but somebody was wise enoughBetrandite 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