Description

This elegant specimen from the Skardu District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, features a beautifully balanced combination of aquamarine, quartz, mica, trans epidote, and albite. At the center is a sharp, transparent aquamarine crystal exhibiting excellent clarity and a well-defined multi-faced termination that catches the light with remarkable brilliance. The aquamarine rises gracefully from a matrix composed of finely intergrown white albite, silvery mica, and a small quartz crystal, creating a harmonious and aesthetic composition.

Measuring 4 x 3 x 1.8 cm and weighing 12 grams, this miniature specimen offers an outstanding display with strong contrast, crystal quality, and balance. It’s a classic representation of pegmatite mineralogy from this renowned region, and a refined addition to any collection.

Specifications

Mineral:
Aquamarine with Quartz and Albite

Miniature:
4 x 3 x 1.8 cm

Weight: 12 g

Locality:
Skardu District, Gilgit, Baltistan, Pakistan.