Beryl (Var: Aquamarine), Kesterite
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An AESTHETIC and very RARE combination piece of gemmy and glassy, tabular, light blue aquamarine crystals 2.7 cm highlighted by a cluster of lustrous, greenish-black kesterite crystals. The matrix is sparkly lepidolite. This is simply an outstanding specimen, with the aesthetic, free-standing aquas, but ESPECIALLY in the association with the kesterite. Kesterite is a rare copper, zinc, iron, tin sulfide and this is a super combo piece from Mt. Xuebaoding, China.
Product details
SpeciesAquamarine, Beryl, Kesterite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 x 4.3 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Sichuan, Pingwu Co.
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Aquamarine
sea-blue to blue-green beryl; forms in pegmatites and alpine veins; prized for color, clarity, and dramatic matrix specimens.Regional guide
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