Etched Aquamarine with Black Tourmaline on Feldspar – Skardu
Etched Aquamarine with Black Tourmaline on Feldspar – Skardu
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Etched Aquamarine with Black Tourmaline (Schorl) |
| Weight | 7.4 Grams |
| Dimension | 20 x 27 x 19 mm |
| Colour | Ice Blue, Jet Black, and White |
| Origin | Skardu, Pakistan |
Sourced from the world-class mines of the Shigar Valley, this 7.4g specimen tells a story of the changing chemical environments within a gem pocket. The Aquamarine crystal displays a unique "etched" habit; rather than smooth faces, its surface has been naturally sculpted into a complex network of geometric pits and ridges by corrosive hydrothermal fluids.
Adding to its aesthetic appeal is a jet-black Tourmaline (Schorl) crystal that provides a sharp, metallic contrast to the icy-blue Beryl. These minerals are perfectly positioned on a snowy-white Feldspar matrix, which enhances the color saturation of the Aquamarine. Despite its delicate size, the specimen has a robust 3D structure, making it an excellent "mini-cabinet" piece for collectors who appreciate the more complex, "sculpted" habits of Pakistani minerals.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Etched Aquamarine with Black Tourmaline (Schorl) |
| Weight | 7.4 Grams |
| Dimension | 20 x 27 x 19 mm |
| Colour | Ice Blue, Jet Black, and White |
| Origin | Skardu, Pakistan |
