Beryl var. Aquamarine with Muscovite
at-auction$ 300
- Locality
- Pingwu beryl mine, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
- Minerals
- Beryl, Muscovite
- Dimensions
- 11.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- SM319
This is specimen with light blue, hexagonal, tabular crystals of gemmy aquamarine, on a three-dimensional matrix covered with bladed muscovite. Numerous large glassy crystals to 5cm wide, very clean. This is a good piece with crystals wrapping around the sides and much more 'presence' in hand than the picture convey due to the locations of the crystals. These were collected high on a mountain in what is now a national park and are no longer being found. Valued at $350.