Aquamarine with grown Muscovite masterpiece from Afghanistan.

Aquamarine with grown Muscovite masterpiece from Afghanistan.

Brucite groupings from Afghanistan (rare!)

Brucite groupings from Afghanistan (rare!)

Aquamarine with grown Muscovite masterpiece from Afghanistan.

Absolutely high-quality piece, both in terms of size and crystallization! Just one of the two large pieces we bought in Afghanistan.
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Aquamarine with grown Muscovite masterpiece from Afghanistan. is available to buy in increments of 1

Aquamarine (Latin: aqua marina, "sea water") is a fairly precious gem and a variety of the mineral beryl. The color is pale green, yellow-green, pale blue or blue-green. Aquamarine is a common mineral and, like other beryllium-containing minerals, is mainly found in pegmatites. Locations include Brazil (Minas Gerais), Madagascar, the Urals, Nigeria, Pakistan, Mexico, India, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and the United States. Aquamarine types: Santa Maria - Quality designation for very good aquamarines. Name of the mine of the same name Ceará in Brazil. Santa-Maria-Africana- Quality designation of good Mozambique aquamarines on the market since 1991. Name is derived from 'Santa-Maria' quality from Ceará of Brazil. Maxixe Aquamarine - Dark blue aquamarine. The color fades in daylight. Originally from the Maxixe mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Offered regularly since the 1970s, but apparently reprocessed by radiation. The color is not colourfast. In the Middle Ages, statues of the Virgin Mary were decorated with aquamarine. Legend says that the stone belonged to a mermaid and leads to love. Warns in case of injustice if the stone discolours. Some natural healers attribute a number of medicinal properties to aquamarine, namely strengthening the immune system, combating seasickness, skin allergies and promoting rest and relaxation. Astrologers have different conceptions of the constellations with which Aquamarine is associated, they are called Aquarius, Libra, Pisces, Aries and Gemini.

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Dimensions 200x160mm
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