Aquamarine with Quartz and Garnet from Pakistan

Aquamarine with Quartz and Garnet from Pakistan

$1,200.00

Weight115 g
Small Cabinet8.5 x 6 x 3 cm
SizeSmall Cabinet
Xl Aquamarine2.5 x 5 x 5 cm
Xl Quartz4.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm
LocalityShengus, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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This beautifully composed small cabinet specimen features a vibrant and gemmy cluster of aquamarine crystals in elegant association with quartz, spessartine garnet, and albite. The aquamarine crystals are highly transparent, well-formed, and display a lovely light blue coloration, with the largest reaching 2.5 cm in length. Their clarity and sharp hexagonal structure give the piece a refined and luminous quality. One aquamarine crystal has been professionally repaired, a common practice for such delicate pegmatite specimens, which does not affect the overall aesthetic or integrity of the piece.

A prominent quartz crystal, measuring 4.5 cm, rises in harmony with the aquamarines, adding structure and contrast. At the rear of the matrix, vibrant orange spessartine garnets subtly emerge, offering a striking color contrast that enhances the overall composition. Scattered albite crystals provide additional texture and visual balance, making this a particularly aesthetic and multidimensional piece.

Collected from Shengus in the Roundu District of Gilgit-Baltistan—a region renowned for producing world-class pegmatite minerals—this specimen is a classic representation of the mineral richness of northern Pakistan. Known primarily for its gem-quality aquamarines and striking mineral combinations, the Shengus area remains a treasured source for collectors worldwide.

With its exceptional clarity, beautiful contrast, and complex associations, this is a standout piece that would elevate any fine mineral collection.

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