Beryl (var: Aquamarine) (near ''floater'' crystal) with Muscovite

Item Description

When it comes to crystallized specimen of Aquamarine, you will find that some of the finest, world-class specimens have been found in the various pegmatite localities in Pakistan. For a few decades we've seen many Excellent Aquamarine crystals and specimens hit the market, and find their way into collections around the world. 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 is a stout, sharp, glassy, gemmy, beautiful blue color, hexagonal prismatic crystal of Aquamarine which is associated with bladed groups of silvery Muscovite. The crystal has a classic basal termination on top, but the other end is filled with dozens of tiny terminations, as it re-crystallized ("re-healed") on the bottom, making it a near "floater" crystal. No major damage anywhere outside of the back of the piece, where it detached from the pocket wall. A great quality, specimen of this classic material from Chumar Bakhoor. Specimen weight is 132.5 grams. Priced in the inventory at $2,000.