Aquamarine with Albite and Muscovite. Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. 15.9 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm (6.26 x ...

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Aquamarine with Albite and Muscovite
Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
15.9 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm (6.26 x 4.25 x 4.25 in)

A stunning and uncommon example of Pakistani Aquamarine featuring a superb prismatic crystal, measuring 8.7 x 5.0 centimeters in size, perched on the left edge of a sloping plate of well-formed Albite crystals and Muscovite booklets. The crystal is striated along its prismatic faces, has a strong glassy luster, and topped with a termination that has lightly stepped features. Almost all of the Aquamarine is filled with a translucent, icy blue hue that practically glows against the matrix; the top of the crystal, however, shows highly unusual deep blue zoning at the termination, giving the Aquamarine a near-perfect "cap".

From the Collection of William and Ruth Loomis.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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