Aquamarine (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 4.3 x 4.1 x 3.2 cm
Start Time: 12/07/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/14/2017 7:14:49 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A stout, thick, gemmy, soft blue colored, hexagonal prism of Aquamarine with smooth, broad crystal faces is associated with silvery-golden bladed Muscovite from Brazil. There appears to be Muscovite crystals included within the Aqua, giving it a slightly orange tinge in the center. No damage, and the underside of the Beryl is actually partially crystallized in areas. I can see a few small second order pyramidal faces as well on the piece, giving it a little extra character. Valued at $1250. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").

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