{"product_id":"aquamarine-specimen-83g-3","title":"Aquamarine Specimen - 83g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover an exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-mineral collector specimen from Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a beautifully formed, transparent blue-green Aquamarine crystal accompanied by reddish-orange Garnet, smoky Quartz, black Schorl Tourmaline, and prominent white feldspar crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing 83 grams, this fascinating natural mineral association showcases the extraordinary geological diversity of Pakistan's famous Himalayan pegmatite deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece is a striking, well-defined hexagonal Aquamarine crystal with delicate blue-green coloration and excellent light transmission. Surrounding it are sharply contrasting black Tourmaline crystals, beautifully formed smoky Quartz, and large white feldspar crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive features is the presence of tiny reddish-orange Garnet crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including an eye-catching Garnet resting directly on the termination of a black Tourmaline crystal. This unusual combination of minerals creates an especially interesting specimen for collectors who appreciate complex mineral associations.\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 (Beryl), Garnet, Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline (Schorl), and Feldspar\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 83 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquamarine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Transparent, light blue-green hexagonal crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small reddish-orange crystals associated with Tourmaline and Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTourmaline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Schorl crystals with attractive natural striations\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 Smoky Quartz crystals providing contrast and depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeldspar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prominent white crystalline matrix\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; disclosed for transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural multi-mineral collector specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Collectors Will Appreciate This Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of five visually contrasting minerals makes this specimen particularly appealing. Its transparent Aquamarine, deep-black Tourmaline, warm reddish Garnet, smoky Quartz, and creamy-white feldspar create a miniature geological display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tiny Garnet crystals add an especially attractive detail, making this a memorable example of the diverse mineral associations found in Shigar Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Disclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen appears to have been professionally repaired, as is sometimes necessary during mineral extraction and preparation. The repair is disclosed and should be considered when evaluating the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive addition to any collection of Pakistani Aquamarine, Garnet, Tourmaline, or multi-mineral pegmatite specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631129657644,"sku":"5027401724","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_1039.jpg?v=1792371308","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/aquamarine-specimen-83g-3","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}