Scarlet Emerald on Rhyolite Matrix (Red Beryl/Bixbite) from Thomas Range, Utah Faceted quartz and may appear differently depending

and may appear differently depending on viewing angle and lighting conditions

Fluoresces a pinkish-red under both longwave and shortwave UV

Locale: Parvati Valley

Bicolor tourmaline specimen from Paprok Mine

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Scarlet Emerald on Rhyolite Matrix (Red Beryl/Bixbite) from Thomas Range, Utah Faceted quartz and may appear differently dependingRed Beryl Bixbite aka Scarlet Emerald from the Thomas Range is a manganese colored member of the beryl family, showing a natural raspberry to scarlet red hue within a true hexagonal crystal structure. The crystals develop in gas rich rhyolitic cavities, which is why surfaces often show natural texture, tiny quartz coatings, or rhyolitic contact points. Color is the defining feature of this materialstrong internal saturation and even tone are typical