Beryl var: Morganite with Quartz and Albite var: Cleavelandite

Item Description

The various pegmatites in Afghanistan have produced iconic specimens of well-known gem crystal minerals such as Tourmaline and Kunzite, along with what are some of the best Morganites from anywhere. Often, you'll find the Morganites (the pink variety of Beryl) are associated with beautiful accessory minerals like Quartz and Albite, which is the case with this wonderful big cabinet display specimen. A pale beige-pink colored, translucent, moderately lustrous, thick, hexagonal crystal of Morganite measuring 4.3 cm sits on a plate of thin bladed white crystals of Albite var: Cleavelandite, with a handful of good-sized, notably tabular, light silvery-smoky colored Quartz crystals for a nice touch. The Morganite crystal is undamaged on the front/display side, though contacted on the back where it was separated from the pocket wall. Highly showy and presentable, especially in such a big displayable example of this classic material. Keep in mind that there are only a handful of places in the world where gemmy euhedral Morganite crystals are found on matrix with associated species, and those from Afghanistan are certainly in the high tier. Valued $3,500.
Ex Shields Flynn collection.