{"product_id":"aquamarine-cluster-muscovite-mica-gilgit-pakistan-2-6kg","title":"Aquamarine Crystal Cluster with Mica, 2.6 kg, Gilgit Pakistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Large Aquamarine Cluster on Muscovite Mica From Gilgit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis aquamarine specimen weighs 2.6 kilograms and measures 170 x 125 mm, a genuine cluster rather than a single crystal, built from multiple terminated aquamarine crystals growing together on a muscovite mica base. Gilgit, in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, is one of the more established sources for aquamarine on this kind of mica matrix, and a piece at this weight represents a larger, more complete pull from the pocket than the small cabinet specimens most collectors are used to seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery crystal across the cluster is terminated, and the mica base gives the whole piece a natural, layered texture rather than a bare crystal sitting flat. At this scale, the cluster reads as a genuine display centerpiece, the kind of specimen that changes how a shelf or cabinet looks rather than blending in alongside smaller pieces. The blue holds steady across the crystals without going patchy or uneven, which matters more at larger sizes since bigger specimens have more surface area where color inconsistency would show. For a clearer sense of scale and how the crystals sit against the mica, we'd recommend watching the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/f8FGepVLOn0\" title=\"top gemstone for sale\"\u003evideo of this exact cluster\u003c\/a\u003e, since a piece this size is genuinely hard to judge from photos alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecimen Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 x 125 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal Cluster on Muscovite Mica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, Included (as formed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGilgit Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 to 8 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeryl (Aquamarine Variety) with Muscovite Mica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthstone: March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac Sign: Aquarius, Pisces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChakra: Throat Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealing Properties: Aquamarine is commonly associated with calm communication and clarity of thought, tied to the throat chakra in crystal healing practice. A large cluster like this one is also a common choice as a centerpiece specimen for collectors who want a single large piece to represent aquamarine in their collection rather than several smaller ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Buy From Minerals Paradise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery aquamarine specimen we sell is sourced directly from mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan, cutting out the resellers that usually add markup on large format pieces. You receive the exact cluster shown in the photos and video, not a comparable piece pulled from stock. All orders ship express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-cluster-muscovite-mica-gilgit-pakistan-2-6kg\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003eview and purchase this specimen directly here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor more pieces from the same region, browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/aquamarine-crystals\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003eAquamarine Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. We also carry a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-specimen-aquamarine-crystals-on-muscovite-mica-natural-aquamarine-aquamarine-for-sale-mineral-specimen-raw-gemstone-700g\" title=\"best gemstone provider\"\u003ecomparable aquamarine on muscovite mica specimen at 700 grams\u003c\/a\u003e for a smaller reference point, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/museum-grade-aquamarine-specimen-aquamarine-crystals-cluster-aquamarine-stone-aquamarine-for-sale-mineral-specimen-muscovite-mica-7-5-kg\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003emuseum grade aquamarine cluster on muscovite mica at 7.5 kg\u003c\/a\u003e if you're considering an even larger centerpiece. To understand what separates a museum grade specimen from a standard one, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/how-to-identify-museum-grade-mineral-specimens-7-signs-collectors-look-for\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003eguide to identifying museum-grade mineral specimens\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you're deciding between aquamarine and a similar blue stone, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/aquamarine-vs-blue-topaz-how-to-tell-these-two-blue-gemstones-apart\" title=\"top gemstone for sale\"\u003eaquamarine vs blue topaz guide\u003c\/a\u003e breaks down the difference.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this aquamarine cluster natural and untreated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. This specimen from Gilgit, Pakistan is completely natural with no treatment or enhancement. The blue color is exactly how the crystals formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a single crystal or a cluster of multiple crystals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a genuine cluster of multiple terminated aquamarine crystals growing together on a muscovite mica base, not a single crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is this specimen compared to typical aquamarine pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 2.6 kilograms and 170 x 125 mm, this is a large format specimen, well above the size of most cabinet-sized aquamarine pieces, and suited to serious display collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this specimen have any damage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo, every crystal in the cluster is fully terminated and free of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is muscovite mica, and why does it appear with this aquamarine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMuscovite mica is a common mineral that forms in the same pegmatite pockets as aquamarine in Pakistan, so it appears as a natural matrix base rather than being added or combined artificially.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47527989575971,"sku":"","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Aquamarine_cluster_on_muscovite_mica_side_view.png?v=1787638762","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-cluster-muscovite-mica-gilgit-pakistan-2-6kg","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}