Aquamarine on Muscovite - Mineral calcite tower The red color of rubies

The red color of rubies is primarily due to the presence of trace amounts of chromium

Higher concentrations of copper typically result in more intense blue and green shades

Mined from: Rattlesnake Butte

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5cmApproximate Weight of 1 piece: 100g

Aquamarine on Muscovite - Mineral calcite tower The red color of rubiesMined from: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan Description: This aquamarine specimen is a more defined and higher grade example, featuring a thick, well formed hexagonal prism with a flat termination. The color is a clean, pale blue with good transparency, allowing light to pass through the crystal and highlight internal zoning and faint veils. The crystal sits naturally on a contrasting matrix of brown mica (likely muscovite),