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3.3" Gemmy Aquamarine Crystals on Muscovite - Pakistan
What we have here is a beautiful aquamarine and muscovite association from Pakistan. The aquamarine crystals have fantastic sky-blue coloration and most feature pristine terminations and a stunning gemmy luster. There are over 15 naturally associated aquamarines scattered throughout the muscovite mica encrusted matrix. The entire specimen measures 3.3" wide.
It is accompanied by an acrylic display stand to assist with preferred presentation.
It is accompanied by an acrylic display stand to assist with preferred presentation.
Aquamarine is a blue-green variety of beryl. Oddly enough, it owes its color to iron(II) and iron(III) cations within the crystal lattice, of which iron(II) is responsible for the blue color, while iron(III) is responsible for the yellow color. The color vibrance and hue are dependent on the concentration of these cations, or lack of one or the other. The presence of both cations in the right position within the crystal lattice, can result in a deep blue colored crystal that is known as "maxixe".
$325
SPECIES
Beryl var. Aquamarine & Muscovite Mica
LOCATION
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
SIZE
Entire Specimen: 3.3 x 2.1"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#354667
