RAREST emerald on Matrix - 112 ct – SWAT NO RESERVE PRICE - Height: 43.3 mm - Width: 30 mm- 22.4 g - (1)

Discover this exceptional natural emerald specimen on matrix, from the famous Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northern Pakistan.

This remarkable mineral specimen, with a total weight of 112 carats (22.4 grams), features a magnificent deep-green emerald crystal naturally associated with a rocky matrix in shades of silvery gray, whitish tones, and hints of gold.

What makes this specimen special is its superb green crystal, which emerges distinctly from the matrix and displays particularly vivid color under illumination.

The crystal has a clearly visible prismatic structure, with natural growth striations, characteristic crystalline relief, and beautiful translucency in certain areas.

The transmitted-light photograph particularly showcases its green color, revealing magnificent variations in saturation and remarkable visual depth.

The massive, irregular matrix offers a striking contrast with the emerald. Its dark gray and silvery tones enhance the crystal’s brilliance, creating a particularly attractive natural composition.

Measuring 43.3 × 30 × 11 mm, this specimen has a remarkable visual presence, making it ideal for a mineral collection devoted to natural gemstones.

The Swat Valley is renowned worldwide for its emeralds, whose colors can sometimes be exceptionally intense. Their crystals are sought after both for gemology and for mineral collections.

A magnificent natural emerald on matrix, combining intense green color, beautiful crystallization, and all the geological fascination of Pakistan’s famous deposits.


Technical specifications


Primary mineral: Natural emerald
Mineral family: Beryl
Chemical formula: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Total weight: 112 carats (22.4 grams)
Dimensions: 43.3 × 30 × 11 mm
Country of origin: Pakistan
Province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Locality: Swat Valley
Type: Natural emerald crystal on matrix
Color: Intense, vivid emerald green
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Habit: Prismatic crystal with visible growth striations
Luster: Vitreous
Transparency: Translucent in places, especially under transmitted light
Hardness: 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale
Matrix: Natural grayish to whitish rock; exact composition not analyzed
Condition: Raw mineral specimen
Treatments: No treatments
Interest: Mineral collections, natural emeralds, and minerals from Pakistan


A magnificent deep-green crystal – Remarkable natural crystallization


The centerpiece of this specimen is its superb emerald crystal, which immediately stands out for its color and position on the matrix.

Located at one end of the rock, it has the characteristic prismatic shape of the beryl family, with several crystal faces and numerous natural striations.

Its green color is particularly appealing.

Under direct lighting, the crystal displays a vivid, saturated green, while certain areas show deeper shades.

Transmitted light reveals beautiful localized translucency, highlighting the crystal’s internal structures and natural variations in its growth.

The longitudinal striations visible on its surfaces bear witness to the different stages of its geological formation.

These details give the specimen particular mineralogical interest, as they allow you to directly admire the morphology of a natural emerald, without any transformation through cutting.

The matrix has an irregular surface, with varied rocky textures and silvery-gray shades.

The combination of the emerald’s intense green and the more subdued colors of the rock creates a particularly harmonious contrast.

A superb natural crystallization, whose color, growth striations, and translucency are its main attractions.

The Swat Valley – A prestigious source of natural emeralds

The Swat Valley, located in the mountains of northern Pakistan, is one of Asia’s most renowned regions for natural emeralds.

This mountainous territory is part of a complex geological environment, deeply shaped by tectonic movements associated with the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

These processes contributed to the formation of numerous geological structures and the circulation of mineralizing fluids.

Emerald formation requires particularly specific conditions.

Beryllium, an essential element in the crystallization of beryl, must be associated with chromophore elements such as chromium or vanadium, which are responsible for the green color.

These elements are not always found in the same geological environments.

Their combination under conditions favorable to crystallization helps explain the natural rarity of emeralds.

The Swat deposits are notably associated with hydrothermal processes and zones of geological deformation.

These conditions enabled the formation of crystals, some of which have a particularly intense green color.

Today, the region is renowned for its emeralds, which hold an important place in the international gemstone trade and in mineral collections.

A fascinating provenance, associated with one of Asia’s most remarkable geological regions for emerald formation.

A fascinating mining history – The emeralds of Pakistan

The history of Swat emeralds is particularly interesting.

Although some traditions and archaeological discoveries suggest an ancient interest in the green stones of this region, the exact origins of the gemstones used in antiquity can sometimes be difficult to establish.

Modern emerald mining in Swat developed mainly during the 20th century, particularly from the 1950s onward.

Discoveries in the area around Mingora gradually attracted the attention of gemstone specialists.

Over the decades, Pakistani emeralds have gained an international reputation, particularly thanks to the intense color of some crystals.

Emeralds from Swat have thus entered the international jewelry market, while crystals preserved on matrix have attracted the interest of mineral collectors.

These specimens have particular scientific and aesthetic value because they make it possible to observe emeralds within part of their original geological environment.

Extracting such specimens requires preserving the crystals, which are often weakened by natural fractures, as well as their association with the rock.

Each emerald on matrix is therefore a tangible testament to the geological and mining history of this exceptional region.

Rarity and quality – The appeal of natural emeralds on matrix

Emerald is a precious variety of beryl whose natural formation depends on relatively unusual geochemical conditions.

While cut emeralds are valued mainly for their color, transparency, and gemological quality, mineral specimens are judged by additional criteria.

Crystal morphology, the presence of natural faces, the aesthetics of the matrix, and the overall balance of the piece all play an essential role.

This specimen has several particularly interesting features:

A prominent main emerald crystal on its natural matrix.

Magnificent intense green color.

Beautiful translucency under transmitted light.

Visible growth striations and crystalline details.

Aesthetic contrast between the green crystal and the silvery-gray matrix.

A total weight of 112 carats.

A provenance associated with the famous deposits of the Swat Valley.

Preserving a crystal on its matrix is particularly valuable, as it makes it possible to appreciate its natural relationship with the host rock.

The precise rarity of such a piece nevertheless depends on many factors, including the integrity of the crystal, its size, its aesthetics, and the quality of its crystallization.

A beautiful mineral specimen, especially appealing for its intense green color and the presence of a natural crystal distinctly exposed on its matrix.

An exceptional collector’s piece

Measuring 43.3 × 30 × 11 mm, this emerald on matrix is a magnificent specimen for enthusiasts of natural minerals.

Its presentation particularly highlights the contrast between the rock and the green crystal.

Backlighting reveals the translucency of certain areas of the emerald and makes it possible to observe its internal structure.

This feature offers additional appeal for macro photography and mineralogical observation.

Unlike a cut gemstone, the crystal retains its natural forms and growth marks, allowing you to discover the emerald in its authentic geological form.

This piece will be perfectly at home in a collection devoted to gemstones, minerals from Pakistan, or the world’s great emerald localities.

A superb specimen combining the elegance of a precious gemstone with the raw character of a natural mineral formation.

Practical information

The photographs were taken using macro photography, including transmitted lighting intended to reveal the crystal’s color and translucency.

The shades of green may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions and screen settings.

The weight of 112 carats refers to the total weight of the specimen, including the matrix, and not just the emerald crystal.

The exact composition of the matrix and the possible presence of treatments have not been verified by independent analysis.

The specimen offered for sale is exactly the one shown in the photographs.

It will be carefully packed in suitable protective packaging to preserve the crystal and its matrix during shipping.

Conclusion – A magnificent natural emerald from the Swat Valley

This exceptional natural emerald specimen on matrix, weighing 112 carats and measuring 43.3 × 30 × 11 mm, is a superb mineral specimen from the prestigious Swat Valley in Pakistan.

Its magnificent deep-green crystal, natural prismatic structure, and beautiful translucency under illumination give it remarkable visual appeal.

The silvery-gray matrix provides an elegant contrast that highlights the emerald’s color and emphasizes its natural origin.

The renown of the Swat deposits, their mining history, and the particular geological conditions required for emerald formation enhance the appeal of this piece.

A magnificent natural emerald on matrix, combining vivid green color, authentic crystallization, and all the mineralogical prestige of the famous deposits of the Swat Valley.


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