{"product_id":"sky-blue-aquamarine-crystals-on-feldspar-aquamarine-specimen-94-gram","title":"Sky Blue Aquamarine Crystals on Feldspar – 94 Gram, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esky blue aquamarine crystal specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a cluster of aquamarine crystals with mica, set on a feldspar matrix. The specimen weighs 94 grams and measures 53 x 63 x 44 mm, with a main crystal measuring 62 x 20 x 15 mm. It comes from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pegmatite-explained-why-these-rocks-produce-the-worlds-rarest-crystals\"\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e, part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/aquamarine-crystals\"\u003eAquamarine Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The crystals are well terminated, show excellent clarity, and are completely damage free.\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\u003e94 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 x 63 x 44 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Crystal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 x 20 x 15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal Cluster, Self Standing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeryl (Aquamarine) on Feldspar with Mica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes This Specimen Relevant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eaquamarine crystal cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its sky blue color and its self standing, aesthetic form, which makes it well suited for display without additional mounting. For background on how aquamarine compares to other blue minerals, see 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. Within our broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/specimen-and-crystals\"\u003eMinerals \u0026amp; Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e, a compact piece like this (53 x 63 x 44 mm) suits a smaller display space or a specimen shelf alongside other aquamarine pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuying Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause this is a self standing \u003cstrong\u003eaquamarine on feldspar\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen, care should be taken with the feldspar base and mica during handling to keep the specimen's standing position intact. Our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/how-to-display-mineral-specimens-at-home-a-collectors-styling-guide\"\u003edisplaying mineral specimens at home\u003c\/a\u003e has useful tips for pieces like this. You can view the videos of this specimen (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/Q7qnyEoe6kc?si=jcCFS0yGb98c7_9D\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/NcgTyIve2aY?si=zl2RoYnuYia1--mf\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e) for a closer look before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is this aquamarine specimen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a natural sky blue color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this aquamarine specimen come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this specimen stand on its own for display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a perfectly self standing specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47626738827555,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Sky_blue_aquamarine_crystals_on_feldspar_from_Afghanistan.jpg?v=1789473283","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/sky-blue-aquamarine-crystals-on-feldspar-aquamarine-specimen-94-gram","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}