{"product_id":"aquamarine-specimen-154g","title":"Aquamarine Specimen - 154g","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e154g natural Aquamarine mineral specimen from Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a beautiful translucent blue-green Aquamarine crystal surrounded by smoky Quartz formations and prominent cream-colored feldspar crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece is a striking Aquamarine crystal displaying delicate blue-green coloration, a hexagonal crystal structure, and natural internal features that catch the light beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the Aquamarine are numerous smoky Quartz crystals exhibiting warm champagne-to-smoky-brown coloration and naturally formed crystal terminations. Large, cream-colored, bladed feldspar crystals, visually consistent with Albite\/Cleavelandite, provide an attractive contrast and create a distinctive multi-mineral display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from the celebrated pegmatite deposits of Shigar Valley, this specimen represents the beautiful mineral associations for which northern Pakistan is internationally recognized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Mineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Aquamarine (Blue Beryl)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated Minerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smoky Quartz and feldspar (appearing consistent with Albite\/Cleavelandite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 154 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquamarine Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent blue-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple champagne-to-smoky-brown crystals with visible terminations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cream-colored bladed feldspar with contrasting mineral formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive multi-mineral association with contrasting colors and crystal structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Previously repaired mineral specimen. Repair is disclosed for transparency; natural contact marks and surface irregularities may also be present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen offers an appealing combination of three visually contrasting mineral components: delicate blue-green Aquamarine, warm smoky Quartz, and creamy white feldspar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prominent Aquamarine crystal provides a colorful focal point, while the surrounding Quartz and feldspar create an intricate natural display with interesting formations from multiple viewing angles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive addition to any collection of Pakistani pegmatite minerals, natural Aquamarine specimens, or collectible crystal associations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Disclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This specimen has been repaired. 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