Front view of a pale blue translucent aquamarine specimen mounted on a black display base

Aquamarine Crystal Specimen – Shigar Valley, Pakistan

$95.00
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Front view of a pale blue translucent aquamarine specimen mounted on a black display base
  • Front view of a pale blue translucent aquamarine specimen mounted on a black display base
  • Pale blue aquamarine specimen shown beneath a clear display cover on a black base
  • Rear view showing the aquamarine specimen's cloudy interior and irregular fractured lower edge
  • Side view of the pale aquamarine with reflective fractures and a blocky profile
  • Opposite side view showing pale blue color, a planar face, and visible mounting material
  • Front view of a pale blue translucent aquamarine specimen mounted on a black display base
  • Pale blue aquamarine specimen shown beneath a clear display cover on a black base
  • Rear view showing the aquamarine specimen's cloudy interior and irregular fractured lower edge
  • Side view of the pale aquamarine with reflective fractures and a blocky profile
  • Opposite side view showing pale blue color, a planar face, and visible mounting material
Aquamarine Crystal Specimen – Shigar Valley, Pakistan

Aquamarine Crystal Specimen – Shigar Valley, Pakistan

$95.00

About This Specimen

This 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.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral / Specimen Type: Natural aquamarine, a blue variety of beryl
  • Locality: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
  • Form & Structure: Blocky prismatic crystal fragment with partly preserved planar surfaces and irregular fractured areas
  • Color: Very pale icy blue to blue-green with nearly colorless highlights
  • Rarity: Common as a mineral variety; locality-specific collector specimens vary considerably in quality and availability
  • Mohs Hardness: 7.5–8
  • Luster: Vitreous, with softer frosted areas
  • Chemical Formula: Be3Al2Si6O18
  • Specimen Size: Toenail
  • Dimensions: 3.4 × 2.9 × 2.3 cm
  • Specimen Weight: 43.1 g (mineral only)
  • Total / Display Weight: 92 g

About Aquamarine

Aquamarine 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.

Traditional & Metaphysical Associations

In 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. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.

Why This Specimen?

This 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.

Exact specimen pictured. You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.

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