{"product_id":"aquamarine-skardu-gilgit-baltistan-pakistan","title":"Aquamarine - Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquamarine crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a region internationally recognized for producing fine gem-quality pegmatite minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant single crystal displays a delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eicy blue coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, excellent transparency through much of the crystal, and bright vitreous luster. Its tall, slender prismatic form is especially attractive, with well-developed crystal faces leading to a defined termination. A small amount of feldspar matrix remains attached near the base, adding natural context without distracting from the aquamarine itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding 6.4 cm tall and weighing 22 g, the crystal has excellent display presence while retaining a refined, gemmy appearance. Its combination of clarity, graceful crystal form, attractive pale-blue color and highly collectible Skardu locality makes this a particularly desirable aquamarine specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beryl (variety Aquamarine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hexagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.3 × 1.2 × 6.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53162889543962,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/Aquamarine-Skardu-Gilgit-Baltistan-Pakistan01.jpg?v=1792696931","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/aquamarine-skardu-gilgit-baltistan-pakistan","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}