{"product_id":"aquamarine-schorl-albite-skardu-pakistan-573g","title":"Aquamarine with Schorl and Albite, 573g, Skardu Pakistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Self Standing Aquamarine with Schorl From Skardu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis aquamarine specimen weighs 573 grams and comes from the Skardu region of Pakistan, with a main aquamarine crystal measuring 125 x 32 mm paired against schorl, the black tourmaline that commonly grows in the same pegmatite pockets as aquamarine, plus a natural albite matrix. What makes this piece stand out for display purposes is its self standing position, the specimen holds its own aesthetic angle without needing a separate stand or prop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe aquamarine crystal carries a completely natural color with no damage anywhere along its length, and its elongated proportions relative to the rest of the specimen give it a strong visual anchor against the darker schorl crystals nearby. Self standing pieces are genuinely less common than specimens that need external support, since the crystal formation itself has to have grown in a way that balances naturally, which adds to the appeal for collectors who display rather than store their pieces. To see how the specimen sits in its natural standing position and get a better sense of the aquamarine and schorl contrast, we'd recommend watching the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F4jLFz59yTg\"\u003evideo of this exact piece\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003e573 Gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecimen Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152 x 87 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquamarine Crystal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 x 32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal, Self Standing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Blue Aquamarine with Black Schorl\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\u003eShigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 to 8 (Aquamarine), 7 to 7.5 (Schorl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeryl (Aquamarine) with Schorl Tourmaline and Albite\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. Schorl, paired with it here, is separately valued as a grounding and protective stone, giving this piece a dual role for collectors who also work with crystal energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Buy From Minerals Paradise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe source aquamarine and combination specimens directly from mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan, cutting out the resellers that usually add markup. What you see in the photos and video is the exact specimen you receive, not a similar piece pulled from stock. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-schorl-albite-skardu-pakistan-573g\"\u003eview and purchase this specimen directly here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor more pieces like this one, browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/aquamarine-crystals\"\u003eAquamarine Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. We also carry a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/natural-blue-aquamarine-crystals-cluster-with-schorl-and-feldspar-mineral-specimen-from-shigar-valley-skardu-pakistan-466-gram\"\u003eblue aquamarine cluster with schorl and feldspar from Shigar Valley at 466 grams\u003c\/a\u003e for a locality comparison, and if you want to see aquamarine and schorl pairings at other scales, we also carry a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/blue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g\"\u003esmaller aquamarine with schorl and quartz specimen at 60 grams\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-schorl-tourmaline-albite-afghanistan-491g\"\u003elarger aquamarine with schorl, tourmaline and albite specimen from Afghanistan at 491 grams\u003c\/a\u003e. To understand why aquamarine and schorl so often grow together, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pegmatite-explained-why-these-rocks-produce-the-worlds-rarest-crystals\"\u003eguide to pegmatite formations\u003c\/a\u003e, and for tips on styling a self standing piece like this one, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/how-to-display-mineral-specimens-at-home-a-collectors-styling-guide\"\u003eguide to displaying mineral specimens at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this aquamarine specimen stand on its own without a stand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, this piece has a natural self standing position due to how the crystal and matrix grew together, so it displays upright without needing a separate stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this aquamarine crystal treated or enhanced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo. This specimen is completely natural with no heat treatment or enhancement. The color is exactly as it occurred underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is schorl and why is it paired with the aquamarine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSchorl is the black variety of tourmaline, and it commonly forms in the same pegmatite pockets as aquamarine, which is why the two minerals appear together on this specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the crystal damaged or does it have any chips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo, the aquamarine crystal is completely free of damage along its full length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere exactly is this specimen from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis specimen is listed with an origin of Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan, based on the product data provided. If you need mine-specific confirmation for a particular locality within the Skardu region, contact us directly before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47528111210787,"sku":"","price":5780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Aquamarine_specimen_self_standing_side_view.png?v=1787724599","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-schorl-albite-skardu-pakistan-573g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}