Maxixe claim, Piauí valley, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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The rare dark blue maxixe beryl was extracted in 1917. It differs from aquamarine by the nature of its colour, the colour fades after exposure to light.

Ref: Kievlenko E.Ya., Geology of gems, 2003, p. 113

Gemstone List

Beryl var: Blue Beryl (Maxixe)