AFGHAN AQUAMARINE CRYSTAL!

Lot: ACL-1

    

    

CLASSIFICATION: Thumbnail Specimen
COLOR: Pale Aqua to Pale Sea-blue
ORIGIN: Kalah - Kunar Province, Afghanistan
SIZE: 1.1 x 1.8 x 2.1 cm
WEIGHT: 6.9 Grams
DESCRIPTION:
This is an Aquamarine crystal from Kunar, Afghanistan with tabular crystallization and excellent luster. The crystal is partially on Matrix which has some Mica embedded in it. This is locally referred to in Pakistan & Afghanistan as Morganite because of the crystallization; however, the color would classify it as Aquamarine in the West. The crystal itself has minor abrasion around the edges with two significant nicks.
This specimen has not been cleaned and cleaning should enhance it further. Please note that this Aquamarine crystal has very transparent sections.