Title: Natural Red Beryl Crystal on White Matrix – Violet Claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Utah – Rare Thumbnail Mineral Specimen
Title: Natural Red Beryl Crystal on White Matrix – Violet Claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Utah – Rare Thumbnail Mineral Specimen
A striking natural red beryl crystal on white matrix from the famous Violet Claim in the Wah Wah Mountains of Beaver County, Utah — one of the only localities in the world known for producing gem-quality red beryl.
This specimen has a beautiful contrast between the vivid raspberry-pink crystal and pale host matrix, giving it a strong display presence despite its small thumbnail size. The crystal shows excellent color saturation, natural form, and classic Utah red beryl character.
Red beryl is one of the rarest gem minerals on Earth, highly sought after by collectors for its scarcity, color, and iconic locality. This piece would make a great addition to a fine mineral collection, thumbnail display, or rare gem crystal collection.
Specimen details:
Mineral: Red beryl
Locality: Violet Claim, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah, USA
Formation: Crystal on matrix
Size: 2.6 × 1.9 × 1.5 cm
Color: Deep pink to raspberry-red
Display style: Thumbnail collector specimen