Aquamarine, Orthoclase, Schorl, and Hyalite Opal

Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Cabinet, 11.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm
Start Time: 07/10/2012 5:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/24/2012 5:49:35 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The Aquamarines from Erongo are renowned for their beauty and form. So much so that an Aqua was chosen for the cover of the special MR Erongo issue. The tradition lives on in the classic combination piece that features lustrous Aquas, attractive Schorls, and etched Orthoclase crystals. The all-important Aquas have superb luster, good color, and excellent terminations. The longest crystal is a about 3.5 cm. The Schorls have equally great luster, and fascinating terminations. One termination is sharp and lustrous while the opposite termination is etched. That shows the amazing importance of chemistry and growing conditions. Trace amount of highly fluorescent Hyalite Opal. As you can tell, an admirable and classic combination piece.

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