Here's a look back at the evolution of Beryl from twelve days ago when it first formed in the far eastern Atlantic. Beryl continues to barrel along, now bringing rains to the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. | Brad Hlozek KTRE

Beryl var. Aquamarine, tapered crystal with Albite - Taplejung Dist., Prov. No. 1, Nepal More info: https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/51519 This specimen from the REALLY high Alpine mining district in Nepal features an unusual tapered aquamarine crystal like none we have ever seen. The crystal curves gracefully inward like a futuristic tower with a flat observation deck atop. The hexagonal face atop is the same size of the body of the crystal at the bottom, and yet sharp and sitting on th