Aquamarine Crystal on matrix- 425.19 g

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Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.

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Natural aquamarine crystal on host rock from Dara-i-Pech, Konar Province, Afghanistan, weighing 425.19 g.

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This impressive aquamarine specimen on host rock combines raw naturalness with fascinating crystal formation and is an extraordinary collectible for lovers of high-quality minerals. The intensely blue aquamarine forms a striking contrast to the clear to milky quartz structures and the natural rock on which it grew. The distinctive, elongated crystal shapes with their fine, parallel structures are typical for aquamarine and give the piece a dynamic yet elegant radiance. The combination of transparent, clear areas and natural parts with mineral inclusions tells the geological formation history of this unique piece. Aquamarine is traditionally associated with clarity, calm, and balance, and is not only visually a highlight but also a significant gemstone in the mineral world. This one-of-a-kind item is ideal as a collectible, decorative highlight, or special gift and brings a piece of unadulterated nature into any room.

Weight total: 425.19 g
Size: 90x75x55mm
Gem Type: 100% Natural Aquamarine
Color: As Picture
Clarity: As Picture
Origin: Dara-i-Pech, Konar Province, Afghanistan
Treatment: None at all
Hardness: 6.5-7.0
Refractive Index: 1.69-1.70
Specific Gravity: -

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This impressive aquamarine specimen on host rock combines raw naturalness with fascinating crystal formation and is an extraordinary collectible for lovers of high-quality minerals. The intensely blue aquamarine forms a striking contrast to the clear to milky quartz structures and the natural rock on which it grew. The distinctive, elongated crystal shapes with their fine, parallel structures are typical for aquamarine and give the piece a dynamic yet elegant radiance. The combination of transparent, clear areas and natural parts with mineral inclusions tells the geological formation history of this unique piece. Aquamarine is traditionally associated with clarity, calm, and balance, and is not only visually a highlight but also a significant gemstone in the mineral world. This one-of-a-kind item is ideal as a collectible, decorative highlight, or special gift and brings a piece of unadulterated nature into any room.

Weight total: 425.19 g
Size: 90x75x55mm
Gem Type: 100% Natural Aquamarine
Color: As Picture
Clarity: As Picture
Origin: Dara-i-Pech, Konar Province, Afghanistan
Treatment: None at all
Hardness: 6.5-7.0
Refractive Index: 1.69-1.70
Specific Gravity: -

Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what gives rise to these shipping costs.
The buyer bears all potential import and export duties, customs charges, shipping costs, etc..
Also see our other listings and shipping costs; saving on pickup fees..
For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display colors differently!

Details

Main mineral
Aquamarine
Mineral form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
Aquamarine on host rock – natural crystal facet with an intense blue structure
Weight
425.19 g
Origin (region/city)
Dara-i-Pech, Konar Province
Country of origin
Afghanistan
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Objects sold
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Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
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Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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