Natural aquamarine rough crystal – Transparent blue beryl...

This impressive natural aquamarine captivates with its exceptionally clear, ice-blue coloration and a fascinating transparency that gives the crystal a nearly water-like radiance. The harmonious blue and turquoise hues evoke crystal-clear glacier water and lend the piece an elegant, calm presence. Particularly impressive is the interior of the crystal, threaded with countless natural reflections, fine tension structures, and crystalline growth features. Depending on the angle of light, sparkling light plays and occasional delicate rainbow effects arise, further emphasizing the mineral's extraordinary depth. Smooth natural crystal faces alternate with shelly fracture structures, making the formation history of this rough crystal visibly impressive. Aquamarine belongs to the beryllium family and ranks among the most coveted gemstone minerals in the world. Rough crystals with such intense transparency and uniform light-blue color are clearly rarer than ordinary beryls and are highly popular with collectors and lovers of fine minerals. Each specimen possesses a unique internal structure and individual color distribution, making every piece a distinctive one-of-a-kind. Traditionally, aquamarine is associated with clarity, calmness, and inner balance. It is said to promote peace and concentration and to create a harmonious atmosphere. These traditional properties complement the extraordinary natural beauty of the mineral, but they take a back seat to its impressive optical effect. A rare and valuable collector's piece that convinces both mineralogical and decorative aspects with its extraordinary transparency, ice-blue coloration, and fascinating natural structures, and enhances any demanding mineral collection. Weight total: 167,15 ct Size: 38x25x21mm Gem Type 100% Natural Aquamarine Color As Picture Clarity As Picture Origin Dara-i-Pech, Konar Province, Afghanistan Treatment None at all Hardness 6.5-7.0 Refractive Index 1.69-1.70 Specific Gravity - Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; this is what gives rise to these shipping costs. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs to save.. With some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations, etc., can occur, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display color qualities differently!

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