Name: Shigar Valley Aquamarine Cluster
Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Gem Type: Natural Beryl (Aquamarine)
Details: This breathtaking specimen showcases sharp, translucent hexagonal aquamarine prisms with a glassy luster and soothing blue hue. Formed in high-altitude pegmatite pockets, the cluster features natural crystal terminations and organic matrix details.
- These specimens are hand-mined from steep, treacherous, high-altitude alpine pegmatite pockets in the Karakoram mountains.
- Aquamarine gets its icy blue hue from trace amounts of iron
- Natural crystal clusters from the Shigar Valley are genuinely rare
- Shigar Valley is legendary among mineralogists
- Shigar Valley produces aquamarines with world-class clarity, sharp hexagonal crystal geometry, and a distinct glassy luster that collectors can identify on sight.
Display: Ideal for cabinet mineral collections, office desks, or as a striking centerpiece.
Aquamarine crystal cluster from Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan
Size: 2" x 2" x 1" Weight: 47g
