Gem Aquamarine crystal

Item Description

The upper 3.3 cm of this dramatic and sculptural, large, parallel-growth, stair-stepped, aquamarine is water-clear gem. The very glassy, hexagonal crystal has fine blue color. Complete all-around. You barely notice the scattered contacting and bruising on this crystal, due to the glassiness and gemminess. One lower prism face in the translucent section is partially contacted with a bit of bruising. The upper termination is partially contacted and bruised and a prism face is dinged. The lower termination has a modest bit of edge wear. This remains an impressive, large and gemmy aqua from the famous Shigar Valley. 97 grams mass. Valued at $2250-2500 and not readily replaceable today for the price (old purchases!)