Beryl (Var: Aquamarine), Spessartine
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This gemmy aquamarine crystal is technically doubly-terminated, even though both terminations show natural etching and have a "spiky" look to them. But what makes this crystal so special is not its quality anyway; it is the spessartine garnet floating dead-center inside of it, and very clearly visible! The spessartine grew on the surface of the aquamarine early in its growth, and then was engulfed as the aqua grew later.
Product details
SpeciesAquamarine, Beryl, Spessartine
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit District
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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