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Aquamarine with Albite and Muscovite
- Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 5.2 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm
- Start Time: 07/07/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/14/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic association specimen from Pakistan featuring a prismatic group of GEM quality/transparent, soft blue color, rather lustrous, hexagonal crystals of Aquamarine with minor associated white Albite and Muscovite all around. The piece has the form of the "Emerald City" in The Wizard of Oz, only it's blue not green. An elegant and fairly priced display specimen with a beautiful coloration. From an old east coast collection, accompanied by a label from recently deceased mineral dealer, Larry Conklin of New York City. Valued at $1800.
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