{"product_id":"double-terminated-aquamarine-on-schorl-tourmaline-wotala-mine-afghanistan-153-gram","title":"Double Terminated Aquamarine on Schorl Tourmaline – 153 Gram, Kunar, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eaquamarine on schorl tourmaline\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pegmatite-explained-why-these-rocks-produce-the-worlds-rarest-crystals\"\u003eWotala Mine, Kunar Valley, Afghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e, part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/aquamarine-crystals\"\u003eAquamarine Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The piece is natural, with no treatment, and has a perfect aesthetic self standing position.\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\u003e153 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecimen Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 x 47 x 43 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquamarine Crystal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 x 13 x 12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchorl Crystal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 39 x 43 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Terminated Aquamarine, Self Standing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Aquamarine with Black Schorl\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\u003eWotala Mine, Kunar Valley, Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeryl (Aquamarine) with Schorl Tourmaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes This Specimen Relevant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pairing of \u003cstrong\u003edouble terminated aquamarine crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pakistan-minerals-guide-rare-gemstones-crystal-specimens-mineral-resources\"\u003ePakistan minerals guide\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers the wider pegmatite region including nearby Afghanistan localities, and our article on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pegmatite-explained-why-these-rocks-produce-the-worlds-rarest-crystals\"\u003epegmatites\u003c\/a\u003e. This piece sits within our broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/specimen-and-crystals\"\u003eMinerals \u0026amp; Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuying Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause this is a \u003cstrong\u003eself standing aquamarine specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, handle it carefully to protect both terminated ends of the aquamarine crystal as well as the schorl during unpacking and display. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/how-to-display-mineral-specimens-at-home-a-collectors-styling-guide\"\u003ehow to display mineral specimens at home\u003c\/a\u003e for relevant tips. You can view the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-IulP4T2PPY\"\u003evideo of this exact specimen\u003c\/a\u003e before purchase. This specimen ships with express shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this specimen natural or treated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is natural, with no treatment applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this specimen come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWotala Mine, Kunar Valley, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"double terminated\" mean for the aquamarine crystal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt means the aquamarine crystal has natural termination points at both ends, rather than being attached to the matrix at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47649768833315,"sku":"","price":7200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Aquamarine_and_schorl_combo_specimen_from_Afghanistan.png?v=1791187778","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/double-terminated-aquamarine-on-schorl-tourmaline-wotala-mine-afghanistan-153-gram","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}