{"product_id":"aquamarine-specimen-53g","title":"Aquamarine Specimen - 53g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquamarine with Schorl \u0026amp; Quartz – 53g Skardu Valley Pakistan Mineral Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful 53g aquamarine mineral specimen from Skardu Valley, Pakistan, featuring a prominent icy blue aquamarine crystal surrounded by contrasting quartz-rich pegmatite matrix with black schorl tourmaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece is the translucent pale blue aquamarine crystal, which displays attractive glassy luster and a distinctive cool blue coloration that stands out against the surrounding colorless to white crystals. Natural internal fractures, contacts and surface features are visible throughout the specimen and reflect its geological formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall areas of contrasting black schorl add another layer of visual interest to the otherwise light-colored specimen. Aquamarine, tourmaline and quartz are well-established minerals from Pakistan's northern gem-bearing regions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an attractive multi-mineral pegmatite specimen with particularly nice display appeal under strong natural or directional lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e53 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale icy-blue aquamarine crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquamarine shows good translucency and glassy luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack schorl tourmaline provides strong natural contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz-rich pegmatite matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple visible crystal formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural fractures, contacts and surface imperfections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive multi-mineral association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact specimen shown in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent collector and display specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkardu Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53989995708716,"sku":"5110053473","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9010_f40ebc33-a31a-4272-8057-5db838415d30.jpg?v=1788039031","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/aquamarine-specimen-53g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}