Aquamarine Crystal on matrix - Height: 2.3 cm - Width: 3 cm- 8 g - (1)
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Natural aquamarine crystal embedded in a quartz matrix from Ankazobe, Analamanga, Madagascar; dimensions 2.3 × 3 × 1.1 cm, largest aquamarine crystal 2.8 cm, weight 8 g.
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Natural Aquamarine in Quartz — Ankazobe, Madagascar
A beautiful and unusual miniature specimen featuring a gemmy, sea-green aquamarine crystal naturally embedded within a translucent quartz matrix from Ankazobe, Madagascar.
The main aquamarine crystal measures approximately 2.8 cm in length, extending across nearly the entire specimen. It displays attractive icy-blue to sea-green coloration, excellent transparency in several areas, and well-defined, lustrous crystal faces.
What makes this specimen particularly interesting is the way the aquamarine passes through the quartz matrix, creating a striking natural association between two classic pegmatite minerals.
The surrounding quartz features areas of exceptional clarity, natural internal fractures, and reflective crystal surfaces. Under directional lighting, the aquamarine's delicate blue-green color becomes especially apparent against the transparent quartz.
Despite its compact dimensions, this is a distinctive gem-mineral specimen with considerable visual and mineralogical interest.
Specimen Details
Mineral: Aquamarine (Beryl)
Matrix: Quartz
Locality: Ankazobe, Analamanga, Madagascar
Dimensions: 2.3 × 3 × 1.1 cm
Largest Aquamarine Crystal: 2.8 cm
Size Class: Small Miniature
Form: Aquamarine crystal embedded in quartz
Natural Aquamarine in Quartz — Ankazobe, Madagascar
A beautiful and unusual miniature specimen featuring a gemmy, sea-green aquamarine crystal naturally embedded within a translucent quartz matrix from Ankazobe, Madagascar.
The main aquamarine crystal measures approximately 2.8 cm in length, extending across nearly the entire specimen. It displays attractive icy-blue to sea-green coloration, excellent transparency in several areas, and well-defined, lustrous crystal faces.
What makes this specimen particularly interesting is the way the aquamarine passes through the quartz matrix, creating a striking natural association between two classic pegmatite minerals.
The surrounding quartz features areas of exceptional clarity, natural internal fractures, and reflective crystal surfaces. Under directional lighting, the aquamarine's delicate blue-green color becomes especially apparent against the transparent quartz.
Despite its compact dimensions, this is a distinctive gem-mineral specimen with considerable visual and mineralogical interest.
Specimen Details
Mineral: Aquamarine (Beryl)
Matrix: Quartz
Locality: Ankazobe, Analamanga, Madagascar
Dimensions: 2.3 × 3 × 1.1 cm
Largest Aquamarine Crystal: 2.8 cm
Size Class: Small Miniature
Form: Aquamarine crystal embedded in quartz
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Aquamarine
Mineral form
Crystal on matrix
Weight
8 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
2.3 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
1.1 cm
