Aquamarine on Quartz

This amazing combination specimen has absolutely NO REPAIRS (i assure you on this) ! This is almost impossible, you'd think, given the apparent exposure of the crystal to the elements. It came out in a very large piece, which was then trimmed down to size, preserving the central core and the protected crystal. The crystal measures 11 x 2.5 x 2.25 cm in size, or about 4.5 x 1 x 1 inch! It is very interesting in its own right, aside from the sheer insanity of the combo aesthetics. This crystal is the product of complex solution events that have given it a very interesting pattern, like a cityscape, around all the hexagonal faces of the side. The top termination, however, is unaltered in form, though it seems to have a secondary oriented coating of micro-aqua that gives matte finishes to some alternating faces. It is hard to describe, but I think the pics do it best anyhow in this case.

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Product details

Species

Aquamarine, Quartz

SizeLarge Cabinet

Dimensions15.2 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm

Locality

Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley

Added on10/23/2024

Comments

Known provenance

2024/08