{"product_id":"aquamarine-beryl-on-feldspar-microcline-specimen","title":"Aquamarine (Beryl) on Feldspar (Microcline) - Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eThis specimen features pale blue aquamarine crystals emerging from a dense matrix of off-white feldspar, most likely microcline. The aquamarine crystals show classic hexagonal prismatic growth, with slightly frosted faces and a soft translucency that gives them a muted, icy-blue tone. They are partially embedded and scattered across the surface, creating a natural contrast between the smoother beryl faces and the more granular, blocky feldspar matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eThe piece formed in a granitic pegmatite, where slow cooling allowed large crystals to develop from mineral-rich fluids. Aquamarine, a variety of beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), crystallized alongside potassium feldspar and quartz, while black, striated schorl (tourmaline) formed in the same environment from boron-rich fluids. The association of aquamarine with microcline and schorl is characteristic of Pakistani pegmatites, especially in the Shigar Valley, known for producing clean, well-formed beryl specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eMetaphysically, aquamarine is often associated with calmness, clarity, and communication. It is said to promote a steady, composed mindset, while the grounding presence of feldspar and schorl is believed to add stability and protection, balancing the lighter energy of the beryl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48157521838250,"sku":null,"price":515.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Aquaplus515_2.jpg?v=1774749063","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/hi\/products\/aquamarine-beryl-on-feldspar-microcline-specimen","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}