Transparent Sky Blue Twinned Aquamarine Crystals – 46.15 CT, Shigar Valley, Pakistan
Transparent Sky Blue Twinned Aquamarine Crystals – 46.15 CT, Shigar Valley, Pakistan
SKU:PR22/1
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Product Overview
Twinning shows up fairly often in beryl, but it's still a feature worth pointing out rather than glossing over: these two aquamarine crystals grew together as a pair, terminated and free of damage, with a clean sky blue color you can see through clearly. At 46.15 carats and 52 x 19 x 12 mm, the piece comes from Shigar Valley, Skardu, a locality your other aquamarine listings draw from too. No treatment.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weight | 46.15 CT |
| Size | 52 x 19 x 12 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Natural Twinned Crystal, Terminated |
| Color | Transparent Sky Blue |
| Treatment | Natural |
| Origin | Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan |
| Family | Beryl (Aquamarine) |
What Makes This Specimen Relevant
Twinned crystals aren't rare in aquamarine, but a clean twinned pair with this much transparency is less common than a single terminated crystal of similar size. If you're weighing this against other options in our Aquamarine Crystals collection, what makes a mineral specimen valuable walks through the factors that separate a strong piece from an average one, and our Pakistan minerals guide covers why Shigar Valley material has the reputation it does.
Buying Considerations
At just 12mm at its narrowest point, handle this one the way you would any slender crystal; a drop onto a hard surface won't forgive the twin point. See how to display mineral specimens at home if you're thinking through placement. The video of this exact piece is worth a look before buying. Ships express.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this aquamarine natural or treated?
Natural, with no treatment applied.
Where is it from?
Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan.
What does "twinned" mean for this crystal?
It means two aquamarine crystals grew together as a pair during formation, rather than a single individual crystal.
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