Aquamarine (Beryl) with Feldspar and Muscovite - Specimen solid gold Stone Mined in: Afghanistan

Stone Mined in: Afghanistan

botryoidal masses

The piece is especially eye-catching because the tail curves in a broad arc across the matrix while the narrow neck rises to a small skull

where ancient marine sediments preserved a wide range of invertebrate life

Aquamarine (Beryl) with Feldspar and Muscovite - Specimen solid gold Stone Mined in: AfghanistanMined from: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan Description: This specimen displays multiple aquamarine crystals embedded within a dense, textured feldspar matrix, with visible blades of silvery muscovite scattered throughout. The aquamarine shows a pale to medium blue color with moderate translucency, and several crystals exhibit partial terminations and natural etching. The contrast between the smooth, glassy beryl and the