Aquamarine with Muscovite

Item Description

When it comes to Aquamarine, some of the finest, world-class specimens have been found in the various pegmatite localities in Pakistan, which has been the most productive country for specimens in the last 30+ years. Most people associate Pakistani Aquas with the Shigar Valley, but nearby in Nagar, some really gorgeous pieces have been found for many years. This attractive and showy small cabinet piece features a sharp, glassy, VERY gemmy, wonderful blue color, hexagonal prismatic crystals of Aquamarine which are associated with beautiful bladed groups of silvery Muscovite and a bit of Albite on the underside. The largest Aquamarine crystal measures 2.1 cm. Some of the Aquas are contacted, so the piece isn't damage free, but several crystals are in superb condition, and the color is really good for the size of the crystals, they're a stronger blue than you might expect. Classic material from Chumar Bakhoor. Priced at $1,000 in the inventory.