3.15" Gemmy, Sky-Blue Aquamarine Crystal Cluster - Pakistan

Gemmy, Sky-Blue Aquamarine Crystal Cluster - Pakistan #198237

This a gemmy, 3.15" long aquamarine crystal cluster with multiple terminated surfaces, some of which contain micro crystals that sparkle when rotated under a light source. It comes from the Skardu area of Pakistan, a location renown for its stunning mineral associations, with high quality aquamarine being one of the most sought after minerals. This aquamarine crystal has sky-blue coloration and an exceptional luster. Some cleavelandite and black tourmaline (schorl) crystals can be found along what could be considered the back side of the specimen.

It comes with an acrylic display stand.

Aquamarine is a blue-green variety of beryl. Oddly enough, it owes its color to iron(II) and iron(III) cations within the crystal lattice, of which iron(II) is responsible for the blue color, while iron(III) is responsible for the yellow color. The color vibrance and hue are dependent on the concentration of these cations, or lack of one or the other. The presence of both cations in the right position within the crystal lattice, can result in a deep blue colored crystal that is known as "maxixe".

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