{"product_id":"aquamarine-specimen-231g","title":"Aquamarine Specimen - 231g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover this striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e231g natural Aquamarine and Black Tourmaline mineral specimen from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring an impressive association of pale blue Aquamarine crystals, lustrous black Schorl Tourmaline, and contrasting white pegmatite matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination of Aquamarine and Schorl is characteristic of the mineral-rich pegmatite environments of northern Pakistan, an internationally recognized source of collectible gemstone minerals.\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\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aquamarine (Blue Beryl), Black Tourmaline (Schorl), and white pegmatite matrix\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 Skardu, 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 231 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 Natural pale blue to blue-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Formation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple Aquamarine crystals with prominent hexagonal structures and visible terminations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tourmaline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, lustrous, deeply striated Schorl crystals\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 Contrasting white pegmatite material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive multi-mineral association with dramatic color contrast\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 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Collect This Specimen?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Disclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Previously repaired specimen. Natural surface irregularities, inclusions, and possible contact marks are present. 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