Blue Aquamarine Crystal with Schorl Quartz, 60g, Shigar Valley

A Gem Grade Aquamarine From Shigar Valley With Schorl and Quartz

This blue aquamarine specimen comes out of Shigar Valley, Skardu, one of the most consistent sources of gem grade aquamarine in Pakistan. The main aquamarine crystal measures 52 x 13 x 17 mm and sits within a 60 gram specimen alongside schorl, the black tourmaline that often grows in the same pegmatite pockets as aquamarine, plus a bunch of quartz crystals filling out the piece. You can find the full listing at blue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g if you want to bookmark it directly.

What sets this crystal apart is the clarity. Gem grade aquamarine at this transparency doesn't always survive extraction intact, and this piece is fully terminated with no chips or fractures anywhere on the crystal. The blue holds a true, cool tone rather than drifting toward grey, and the contrast against the black schorl crystals nearby makes the aquamarine read even brighter than it would sitting alone. This is a small specimen by weight, but small aquamarine at this clarity level often commands more per gram than larger, included material, since gem grade clusters this clean are genuinely uncommon.

Specifications

Gemstone Properties

• Birthstone: March
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius, Pisces
• Chakra: Throat Chakra
• Healing Properties: Aquamarine is associated with calm communication and clarity of thought, tied to the throat chakra in crystal healing practice. Schorl, the black tourmaline growing alongside it here, is separately valued as a grounding and protective stone, giving this combination piece a dual role for collectors who also work with crystal energy.

Why Buy From Minerals Paradise

Every aquamarine specimen we list is sourced directly from mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan, cutting out resellers and keeping pricing honest. You receive the exact crystal shown in the photos and videos, not a similar piece from a different batch. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. This piece is listed permanently at mineralsparadise.com/products/blue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g.

For more pieces from the same valley, browse our full Aquamarine Crystals collection or our Tourmaline Crystals collection for other schorl and combination specimens. We also carry a blue aquamarine cluster with schorl and feldspar from the same Shigar Valley locality at 466 grams and a top grade aquamarine specimen with schorl from Skardu at 601 grams if you want to compare clarity and crystal size across pieces from the region. If you're deciding between aquamarine and a similar blue stone, our guide on aquamarine vs blue topaz breaks down the differences, and our piece on pegmatite formations and the world's rarest crystals explains why aquamarine and schorl so often grow together. You can watch this exact piece on video at reference MP-24.

FAQS

Is this aquamarine crystal treated or enhanced? No. This specimen from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan is completely natural with no heat treatment or enhancement. The blue color and clarity are exactly as the crystal formed.

What is schorl and why is it growing with the aquamarine? Schorl is the black variety of tourmaline, and it commonly forms in the same pegmatite pockets as aquamarine in Pakistan's Shigar Valley, which is why the two minerals appear together on this specimen rather than being combined artificially.

Is this a small specimen, and does size affect its value? At 60 grams, this is a compact piece, but its value comes from gem grade clarity rather than size. Clean, fully terminated aquamarine at this transparency is harder to find than larger, more included material.

Does this crystal have any damage? No, the aquamarine crystal is fully terminated and free of chips or fractures, which is uncommon for gem grade material this size since clear crystals are more fragile during extraction.

Can I see this specimen in a video before buying? Yes, this exact piece is shown in a short video, reference MP-24, so you can see the color, clarity, and schorl contrast in motion before deciding.