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Schorl, Beryl (Var: Aquamarine)

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A striking specimen of this now familiar combo from the Erongo Mountains. The schorls are highly lustrous and sharp, with a truncated form. The aquas are GEMMY and DOUBLY-TERMINATED (this is in fact a floater specimen) .

Product details

SpeciesAquamarine, Beryl, Schorl
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 3.3 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Erongo Region, Erongo Mountains

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Aquamarine
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.
Aquamarine
Regional guide
Aquamarine from Erongo Mountains, Namibia
from Erongo Mountains, Namibia - blue beryl in crisp prisms atop black schorl, forming miarolitic pegmatite pockets; a collector's locality.