{"product_id":"aquamarine-crystal-fragment-shigar-valley-pakistan","title":"Aquamarine Crystal Specimen – Shigar Valley, Pakistan","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Specimen\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis natural aquamarine specimen from the Shigar Valley displays a pale, icy blue color in a compact blocky form. Its translucent body contains internal veils and reflective fractures, while a combination of planar surfaces and irregular edges gives the piece a distinctly mineralogical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral \/ Specimen Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural aquamarine, a blue variety of beryl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocky prismatic crystal fragment with partly preserved planar surfaces and irregular fractured areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very pale icy blue to blue-green with nearly colorless highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common as a mineral variety; locality-specific collector specimens vary considerably in quality and availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous, with softer frosted areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003eAl\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eSi\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e18\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toenail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4 × 2.9 × 2.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.1 g (mineral only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal \/ Display Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Aquamarine\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquamarine is the blue to blue-green variety of beryl, a hexagonal beryllium aluminum silicate whose color is generally associated with trace iron. With a Mohs hardness of 7.5–8 and typically vitreous luster, aquamarine is valued both as a gemstone material and as a collectible crystal species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Metaphysical Associations\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn crystal traditions, aquamarine is associated with calm reflection, clear communication, courage, and imagery connected with water and the sea. Some collectors use it as a symbolic focus for meditation, intention-setting, or peaceful display. \u003cem\u003eMetaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy This Specimen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact piece offers a softly colored, light-responsive display with visible internal texture and contrasting glassy and frosted surfaces. Its blocky silhouette presents well on the black base shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact specimen pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mineral Treasury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53362854068591,"sku":"MT-0019","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7563\/6335\/files\/aquamarine-shigar-valley-front_97637a44-f426-48b8-a8e6-0ddbcb7d8ad8.jpg?v=1787787831","url":"https:\/\/mineraltreasury.com\/products\/aquamarine-crystal-fragment-shigar-valley-pakistan","provider":"Mineral Treasury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}