Beryl var: Aquamarine (GEM crystal) (unusual habit)

Item Description

Beryl specimens from Sakhan-gyi are not common on the market, and this piece is one of the most unusual and interesting crystals I've seen from the locality. It honestly would be just as equally interesting and special regardless of the locality as the habit/style is incredibly distinctive. This GEM quality, icy blue crystal features razor-sharp, incredibly well-formed, smooth lustrous faces, on the upper portion, which transitions into an etched, translucent style at the base. The upper portion of the crytal is notably compressed/tabular in one direction as well, making it all the more enticing. Several fine pyramidal termination faces along with one small basal pinacoid can be seen on the crystal, which look beautiful in person. A really unique and appealing gem crystal specimen that is totally one-of-a-kind, you won't find another quite like it regardless from the locality. Specimen weight is 4.79 grams. Valued $1,500.
From the collection of Bill ("Burma Bill") Larson of Fallbrook, California. Bill is a well-known gem and mineral dealer as well as a miner and worldwide mineral collector. Bill has traveled the world for decades in search of fine gems and minerals, and was directly involved in the in-person acquisition and importation of superb specimens and stones from Myanmar (Burma). You can read his biography at https://mineralogicalrecord.com/biographies_labels/larsonwilliam-f/