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Photograph of a group of rare and unusual gems (NMNH G1898, G8834, G8923, G8039, G9721, G3387, and G3782) from the National Gem Collection

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Modified cushion-cut medium-to-light slightly red orange willemite weighing 11.8 ct. [AUTO]

Modified cushion-cut medium-to-light slightly red orange willemite weighing 11.8 ct. [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Willemite - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified:: 17 Apr 2025
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002J1M
USNM Number:: NMNH G1898-00

Color:: Medium Light Slightly Red Orange
Cut:: Modified Cushion
Weight:: 11.8 ct

Place:: Franklin, New Jersey, United States, North America

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; Chamberlain Collection; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_1007512

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/380dbec38-20bb-46c3-a5a2-b6ec2a3c5129