Look at this beautiful sky-blue fully terminated aquamarine crystal, split and intersected by the black tourmaline.  Be sure to check the video for the full details of the penetrating growth.  Very cool combo piece from the prolific Himalayan locality.
 
As with all of our minerals no two pieces are alike, offering a truly one-of-a-kind gift for mineral collectors, Minecraft fans, geologists, and rockhounds alike. This aquamarine cluster is from Shigar, Pakistan.  Pictured mounted on our 1” x 1” acrylic base and mounting putty, which is included with purchase.
 
About Aquamarine
Aquamarine has been collected, cut, and treasured for millennia.  It is a blue variety of the mineral Beryl, with the color caused by iron occurring in the crystal lattice. Known for its hardness and durability, aquamarine is well-suited for both jewelry and collecting.  Most collectable specimens come from the Pakistani Himalayas, but can also obtained to a regular degree from Colorado, Brazil, Vietnam, and China.  The examples from Pakistan have excellent potential and production, from single crystals to multi-mineral specimens.  The most common mineral you find associated with the Pakistani aquamarines is muscovite, and this combo is a hallmark for the species.
 
About Tourmaline
Tourmaline, which is technically a variety of elbaite, is one of the most treasured and commonly collected crystals in the world.  In fact, any collections are solely dedicated to tourmalines, and many mineral dealers only sell tourmaline.  This is certainly due to its incredible spectrum of colors and color combinations, as well as its durability for use in cutting and adornment.  The Brazilian production is generally considered to have the best quality and diversity, while Afghanistan comes in second.  Incredible examples of the jet black variety hail from Erongo.