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Aquamarine Specimen - 231g

$179.99

Product Description:

Discover this striking 231g natural Aquamarine and Black Tourmaline mineral specimen from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, featuring an impressive association of pale blue Aquamarine crystals, lustrous black Schorl Tourmaline, and contrasting white pegmatite matrix.

The specimen showcases multiple Aquamarine formations, including a prominent upright, translucent blue-green crystal with natural vertical striations, a slender terminated crystal, and an attractive cluster of smaller Aquamarine crystals.

Large, deeply striated black Schorl Tourmaline crystals extend across the matrix, creating a dramatic contrast against the delicate Aquamarine. The white matrix further highlights the specimen's distinctive crystal arrangement.

This combination of Aquamarine and Schorl is characteristic of the mineral-rich pegmatite environments of northern Pakistan, an internationally recognized source of collectible gemstone minerals.

Key Features:

  • Minerals: Aquamarine (Blue Beryl), Black Tourmaline (Schorl), and white pegmatite matrix

  • Origin: Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

  • Weight: 231 grams

  • Aquamarine Color: Natural pale blue to blue-green

  • Crystal Formation: Multiple Aquamarine crystals with prominent hexagonal structures and visible terminations

  • Black Tourmaline: Large, lustrous, deeply striated Schorl crystals

  • Matrix: Contrasting white pegmatite material

  • Collector Appeal: Attractive multi-mineral association with dramatic color contrast

  • Condition: This specimen has been repaired. Professional mineral repairs are sometimes performed following mining or extraction to preserve delicate crystal arrangements. The repair is disclosed for complete transparency.

Why Collect This Specimen?

The combination of translucent Aquamarine and glossy black Schorl creates a visually compelling mineral display. Multiple Aquamarine crystals provide interest from different viewing angles, while the substantial Tourmaline crystals give the specimen impressive structure and character.

With its 231g weight, contrasting minerals, and distinctive crystal formations, this piece makes an attractive addition to a Pakistani mineral collection, gemstone display, or natural history collection.

Condition Disclosure: Previously repaired specimen. Natural surface irregularities, inclusions, and possible contact marks are present. Please review all photographs for details.

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