Aquamarine on Matrix

Aquamarine on MatrixAquamarine is a form of Beryl crystal long sought after as a gem and precious stone due to its beautiful blue green hue and clarity. It is found in many sites across the world, typically associated with granitic pegmatites, and is one of the more common gems although pieces of exceptional hue and clarity are considered fairly rare and can be extremely valuable. Aquamarine has a hexagonal crystal structure and is highly prismatic. Incredible specimens

The effect of this is a remarkable shimmer of gold shining through the blue facets of the fluorite

Typically found in intricate

An abundant medium-growing crab species found in the shallow seabed of the middle Miocene Monterey Formation

but chemical impurities can turn it into a range of spectacular colors

the slight yellow tint of which perfectly highlights the sea green crystals

5" Weight- 16

it is not uncommon for insects and other small animals to become trapped within tree sap

and is one of the more common gems although pieces of exceptional hue and clarity are considered fairly rare and can be extremely valuable

They are found within a stunning large cut of thick mica rosettes

Metacanthian Trilibite from the Mid Devonian Period

Stibnite is a remarkable metallic mineral in the sulfide class that often forms impressive

with nodules and delicate filigree-like branches