Aquamarine. Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan. Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas). Pakistan. ...

Description

Aquamarine
Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas)
Pakistan

This is an incredible Aquamarine specimen. The two giant Aquamarine crystals display the most beautiful glassy sea-blue coloration. These two giants have formed in an aesthetic "V-shape" on a bed of tabular creamy Albite. The Aquamarine crystals have gorgeous form with sharp lustrous, "gemmy" faces. The main crystal cluster is doubly-terminated and water-clear at the end. These gorgeous crystals are tightly inter-grown to the point that one mass crystal formed! There is a reason why Aquamarine specimens from Pakistan are considered the best in the world, and this example exhibits that reason.
Overall Measurements: 6.69 x 4.65 x 5.51 inches (17.00 x 11.80 x 14.00 cm)

Provenance: Central Coast Collection

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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