Beryl var. Aquamarine. Shigar District. Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan. ... (Total: 2 Items)

Description

Beryl var. Aquamarine
Shigar District
Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan

This incredible Aquamarine specimen hails from Pakistan, known for producing some of the best Aquamarine in the world. The sizable association features dozens of well-formed hexagonal crystals with excellent terminations and a rich saturated blue hue, for which this material is so well known, with a matrix of bladed metallic Muscovite. Each Aquamarine crystal has well-defined faces, exhibits intense luster, is exceptionally gemmy with some translucent terminations, and displays a gorgeous blue hue. The focal point of the grouping is the substantial crystal near the middle, towering over the rest, and measures roughly 7 x 6 x 4 cm. There is no damage, and the crystals are in excellent condition. The reverse side evidences contact, and there is one area of contact in the middle of the grouping. The large cabinet-sized specimen comes with an engraved custom acrylic base for easy installation. The overall combination is stunning, and the color is top-notch for the material. The highly collectible example has an added bonus of also being very decorative and visually impactful given its relatively massive size.
Measurements: 8.66 x 7.48 x 3.94 inches (22.00 x 19.00 x 10.00 cm)

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