Beryl var. Aquamarine with Apatite - Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Beryl var. Aquamarine with Apatite

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This is a lovely gem combination miniature specimen from the now famous pegmatite deposits at Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Pakistan. Gemmy-translucent crystals pastel blue Aquamarine in parallel growth sit alongside an extremely well-developed pink gemmy double terminated Apatite crystal with superb bevelled edges. This measures 2.2 cm across the pinacoid face. Ex Jesse Fisher and Joan Kureczka collection.

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SpeciesBeryl, Apatite, Aquamarine

SizeMiniature

Dimensions3.7 x 3.9 x 2.0 cm

Added on10/24/2024

LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Nagar

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Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Crystal Classics	Not disclosed

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Mineral guide

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iconic mineral with prisms and vivid color varieties (aquamarine, emerald, morganite); prized for crystal form, striking matrix, and collector appeal.

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Beryl from Nagar

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Nagar

Nagar, Pakistan — a Karakoram pegmatite locality famed for pale aquamarine on mica, plus fluorite and apatite, prized for crystal form, luster, and rarity.

Beryl

$800Median

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