Fluorite, Beryl (Var: Aquamarine), Muscovite

Specimen ID: D4D-4YY

Mineral(s)
Fluorite : CaF2
Beryl (Var: Aquamarine) : Be3Al2Si6O18
Muscovite : KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
17cm x 12.5cm
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Gorgeous plate of Aquamarine crystals on Muscovite with bi-color Fluorite! This specimen is a sight to see! The large 4.4 cm pink and green Fluorite is easily the focal point but the blue Aquamarines provide the perfect surrounding cast. There's something about these combo plates that always makes them exciting to see. Unfortunately, when you find an Aqua - Fluorite combo, the Fluorite is usually pale or nearly colorless. The Fluorite on this plate has some of the strongest color I've seen in while. When held under a good light, the pastel colors leap out and contrast beautifully with the blue Aquamarines. This specimen was originally a much larger plate that I had professionally trimmed down to remove the excess matrix. The end result was a large, beautiful plate with just the right amount of balance and lots of color. From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Northern Areas of Pakistan. Measures 12.5 cm by 17 cm in total size. Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Kevin Ward - 29th May 2008
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