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Aquamarine, Smoky Quartz

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Aquamarine with smoky quartz, 4 cm, from Nerchinsk, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, with labels from the Freiberg Mining Academy mineral dealership and from Max Philipp Geipel (1871–1925). Gerl collection; Anton Watzl, Sr., photo.

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SpeciesAquamarine, Quartz, Smoky quartz
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityRussia, Zabaykalsky Krai, Nerchinsk
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 2 page 204
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Max Philipp Geipel (1871–1925)Not disclosed
—Freiberg Mining Academy mineral dealershipNot disclosed

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Aquamarine
Mineral guide
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sea-blue to blue-green beryl; forms in pegmatites and alpine veins; prized for color, clarity, and dramatic matrix specimens.
Aquamarine
Regional guide
Aquamarine from Nerchinsk
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Nerchinsk
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