AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Pakistan > Beryl var. Aquamarine |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 44147 |
Mineral: | Beryl var. Aquamarine |
Locality: | Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
Description: | Single gem-grade aquamarine crystal, the blue gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with minor white albite on the sides. The upper half of the aquamarine crystal is internally flawless and the faces have a fine, microcrystalline texture. |
Overall Size: | 48x18x13 mm |
Crystals: | 48 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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