Aquamarine Crystal with Quartz on Matrix

Usually displaying little to no inclusions, aquamarine is a type of beryl that appears as a translucent bluish-green.

While quartz (silicon oxide) may be the second most common mineral present in the Earth’s crust, many rare and unusual varieties offer opportunities for collectors. From the royal purple and golden hues of amethyst and citrine, to the intense turquoise and apple green of chrysocolla and chrysoprase, quartz has an incredible spectrum of available colors. Rare and unusual crystal forms such as scepters, gwindels, faden, elestial and “spirit” quartzes create incredibly diverse aesthetics. As a prime component within many of the great crystalline environments, quartz is also a frequent partner to and basis for other mineral growth, as demonstrated by the fantastic aquamarine monolith offered here.

The monolithic aquamarine specimen offered here was sourced from the rugged mountains of Northern Pakistan.