Aquamarine & Schorl on Orthoclase (2009 find)

Item Description

A striking large Erongo aqua cluster from new finds (not from the Charlie Key collection or dealer stock). This is a richly covered sharp specimen. The aquas have superb luster, and very intense color. The gemmy terminations are water clear, and beautiful. Several smaller crystals are water-clear their entire length, which is uncommon for Erongo aquas. The two largest crystals are 5.0 cm (doubly terminated and partially behind the 3.0 cm smokestack aqua at the top) and 4.8 cm, respectively. The etched, doubly terminated schorl at the top is 3.4 cm. A few broken aquas and schorls are noted, but are only a very modest detraction. An excellent combination of beautiful aquas, fine euhedral schorls, all perched on large etched orthoclase crystals, makes for a unique contrast different than you get in aquas from other localities. This is from a single large pocket found in August of 2009. Valued at $1500