Double Terminated Aquamarine on Schorl Tourmaline – 153 Gram, Kunar, Afghanistan
Double Terminated Aquamarine on Schorl Tourmaline – 153 Gram, Kunar, Afghanistan
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Product Overview
This is an aquamarine on schorl tourmaline combo specimen, described as an incredible piece for collection. The aquamarine crystal is double terminated and damage free, with natural color, measuring 50 x 13 x 12 mm. The schorl is terminated and damage free with excellent luster, measuring 40 x 39 x 43 mm. The full specimen weighs 153 grams and measures 53 x 47 x 43 mm. It comes from Wotala Mine, Kunar Valley, Afghanistan, part of our Aquamarine Crystals collection. The piece is natural, with no treatment, and has a perfect aesthetic self standing position.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weight | 153 gram |
| Specimen Size | 53 x 47 x 43 mm |
| Aquamarine Crystal Size | 50 x 13 x 12 mm |
| Schorl Crystal Size | 40 x 39 x 43 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Double Terminated Aquamarine, Self Standing |
| Color | Blue Aquamarine with Black Schorl |
| Treatment | None |
| Origin | Wotala Mine, Kunar Valley, Afghanistan |
| Family | Beryl (Aquamarine) with Schorl Tourmaline |
What Makes This Specimen Relevant
The pairing of double terminated aquamarine crystal with schorl tourmaline is one of the better known combo types from this region, and this piece from Wotala Mine shows both minerals terminated and undamaged. For background on why aquamarine and schorl form together, see our Pakistan minerals guide, which covers the wider pegmatite region including nearby Afghanistan localities, and our article on pegmatites. This piece sits within our broader Minerals & Crystals collection.
Buying Considerations
Because this is a self standing aquamarine specimen, handle it carefully to protect both terminated ends of the aquamarine crystal as well as the schorl during unpacking and display. See how to display mineral specimens at home for relevant tips. You can view the video of this exact specimen before purchase. This specimen ships with express shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specimen natural or treated?
It is natural, with no treatment applied.
Where does this specimen come from?
Wotala Mine, Kunar Valley, Afghanistan.
What does "double terminated" mean for the aquamarine crystal?
It means the aquamarine crystal has natural termination points at both ends, rather than being attached to the matrix at one end.
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