Aquamarine on Muscovite

Item Description

When it comes to Aquamarine, Pakistan is the most productive country for specimens in the last 20 years. Some of the very finest quality Aquamarine specimens come from the various pegmatites in the Pakistani Himalayas, including the pieces from the famous Nagar region. This locality has produced some of the most exciting Aquamarine specimens in recent years. This piece features a sharp, VERY gemmy, soft blue color, hexagonal prismatic crystals of Aquamarine which is sitting on silvery Muscovite matrix. The Aquamarine measures 1.4 cm. If you collect gem pegmatite specimens, good associations or just assorted Beryls from around the world, this is a worthwhile buy. A very attractive gem crystal association specimen this famous Pakistani pegmatite locality. Only a tiny bit of damage that I can see with the naked eye. Valued at $500.