Beryl (Var: Aquamarine), Schorl, Opal (Var: Opal-An) - image 1
Beryl (Var: Aquamarine), Schorl, Opal (Var: Opal-An) - image 2

Beryl (Var: Aquamarine), Schorl, Opal (Var: Opal-An)

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A superb Aquamarine/Schorl combination specimen from the Erongo Mountains. The Schorls, for the most part, are lustrous and sharp. The triangular section attached to the large Aquamarine, is just that - a section. But it adds an aesthetic complement by its shape, position, and healed surfaces. The main Aquamarine, 3.2 x 2.3 cm, is amazing. It is almost completely gemmy, which, for its size, is exceptional. The color is a deeper blue than you normally find from Erongo, and the crystal faces are highly lustrous with a 'watery' texture that reminds one of a lustrous Heliodor/Aquamarine that has been slightly etched. The termination is perfect, and even includes small, penetrating Schorls. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SpeciesAquamarine, Beryl, Opal, Schorl
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.6 x 4.8 x 3.6 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.