{"product_id":"aquamarine-specimen-88g","title":"Aquamarine Specimen - 88g","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 eye-catching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88g natural Aquamarine mineral specimen from Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing a beautifully formed translucent blue-green Aquamarine crystal rising from a contrasting matrix of large Quartz crystals, cream-colored feldspar, and black crystals appearing consistent with Schorl Tourmaline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aquamarine displays attractive natural color, distinct hexagonal crystal faces, and a relatively flat termination. Its clarity and blue-green coloration create a beautiful contrast against the surrounding pale mineral matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial translucent Quartz formation provides an impressive display structure, while the small black crystals add additional mineralogical interest.\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\u003ePrimary Mineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Aquamarine (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 Quartz, probable Schorl (Black Tourmaline), 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 88 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 Transparent to translucent 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 Prominent hexagonal Aquamarine crystal with visible natural growth features\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 Large translucent Quartz crystals with pale feldspar and contrasting black mineral crystals\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; natural surface characteristics and contact marks visible\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 attractive multi-mineral association combines the delicate blue-green color of Aquamarine with the brilliance of translucent Quartz and the dramatic contrast of black crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinctive formation makes it a beautiful display specimen for collectors of Pakistani pegmatite minerals, natural Beryl crystals, and unusual mineral 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 undergone repair, which is disclosed for transparency. Please examine all photographs for its overall condition and natural characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631114191148,"sku":"5027401724","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_1034_3e1c3851-d4d9-439b-a83e-31af026d37b6.jpg?v=1792371083","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/aquamarine-specimen-88g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}