{"product_id":"aquamarine-schorl-quartz-microcline-shigar-valley-516g","title":"Blue Aquamarine with Schorl and Microcline, 516g, Shigar Valley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02 wt-content-toggle__body--truncated\" id=\"wt-content-toggle-product-details-read-more\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Self Standing Aquamarine With Schorl and Microcline Feldspar From Shigar Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis aquamarine specimen weighs 516 grams and comes from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan, pairing a terminated, damage free aquamarine crystal with schorl, quartz, microcline feldspar, and mica, all grown together in the same natural formation. Measuring 127 x 76 x 64 mm, the specimen holds a perfect standing position on its own, meaning it displays upright without needing a separate stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe microcline feldspar on this piece stands out clearly against the blue aquamarine and black schorl crystals, giving the specimen strong visual contrast from multiple angles rather than reading as a single flat color. Combination pieces with this many distinct minerals growing together undamaged are genuinely uncommon, since it requires several different species to form in the same pocket without one crystal damaging another during growth or extraction. For collectors who prefer combination specimens over single-mineral pieces, this formation offers real variety in one natural piece. To see how the minerals sit together and the self standing position in more detail, we'd recommend watching the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/QH0Vlzoo4OA\"\u003evideo of this exact specimen\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\u003e516 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 x 76 x 64 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\u003eNatural\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), 6 to 6.5 (Microcline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeryl (Aquamarine) with Schorl, Quartz, Microcline Feldspar and 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. Schorl, present alongside it here, is separately valued as a grounding and protective stone, giving this combination piece a broader range of associations than a single mineral specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Minerals Paradise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe source combination specimens like this one directly from mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan, cutting out the resellers that usually add markup on multi-mineral pieces. 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-quartz-microcline-shigar-valley-516g\"\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 and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/tourmaline-crystals\"\u003eTourmaline 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 the same Shigar Valley locality at 466 grams\u003c\/a\u003e, a self standing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-schorl-albite-skardu-pakistan-573g\"\u003eaquamarine with schorl and albite specimen at 573 grams\u003c\/a\u003e, and 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 if you want to compare this pairing at different scales. 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 displaying 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 and displays upright without needing a separate stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat minerals are included in this specimen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis piece contains a terminated aquamarine crystal alongside schorl, quartz, microcline feldspar, and mica, all grown together in the same natural formation.\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.\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 fully terminated and completely free of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is microcline feldspar, and why is it on this specimen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMicrocline is a common feldspar that forms in the same pegmatite pockets as aquamarine, appearing here as part of the specimen's natural matrix rather than being added separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47625982804259,"sku":"PR23\/1","price":1485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Aquamarine_specimen_with_microcline_feldspar_side_view.jpg?v=1788932638","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-schorl-quartz-microcline-shigar-valley-516g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}