{"product_id":"blue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g","title":"Blue Aquamarine Crystal with Schorl Quartz, 60g, Shigar Valley","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Gem Grade Aquamarine From Shigar Valley With Schorl and Quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/blue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g\" title=\"best gemstone provider\"\u003eblue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to bookmark it directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\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\u003e60 Gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecimen Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 x 49 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Aquamarine Crystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 x 13 x 17 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal on Matrix\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\u003eGem Grade, Eye Clean\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), 7 (Quartz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeryl (Aquamarine) with Schorl Tourmaline and Quartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGemstone Properties\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 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Buy From Minerals Paradise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/blue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003emineralsparadise.com\/products\/blue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor more pieces from the same valley, browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/aquamarine-crystals\" title=\"Aquamarine Crystals collection\"\u003eAquamarine Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/tourmaline-crystals\" title=\"Tourmaline Crystals collection\"\u003eTourmaline Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other schorl and combination specimens. 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\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003eblue aquamarine cluster with schorl and feldspar from the same Shigar Valley locality at 466 grams\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/aquamarine-crystals-tourmaline-specimen-aquamarine-specimen-aquamarines-with-schorl-top-grade-aquamarine-specimen-from-skardu-601g\" title=\"trusted gemstone provider\"\u003etop grade aquamarine specimen with schorl from Skardu at 601 grams\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/aquamarine-vs-blue-topaz-how-to-tell-these-two-blue-gemstones-apart\"\u003eaquamarine vs blue topaz\u003c\/a\u003e breaks down the differences, and our piece on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pegmatite-explained-why-these-rocks-produce-the-worlds-rarest-crystals\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003epegmatite formations and the world's rarest crystals\u003c\/a\u003e explains why aquamarine and schorl so often grow together. You can watch this exact piece on video at reference MP-24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this aquamarine crystal treated or enhanced?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is schorl and why is it growing with the aquamarine?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a small specimen, and does size affect its value?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this crystal have any damage?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see this specimen in a video before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47515248787747,"sku":"","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Closeup_of_aquamarine_crystal_gem_grade_clarity.png?v=1787123495","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/blue-aquamarine-schorl-quartz-shigar-valley-60g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}