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Beryl (var Aquamarine)

Name: Beryl (var Aquamarine)
SKU: 33582-P
Availability: OutOfStock

33582-P Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

Shigar valley, Shardu district, Baltistan

Pakistan

Dimensions: 4.6x1.1x0.6 cm

Price: CA

This is a stunning and classic example of the renowned aquamarines from the Shigar Valley, Pakistan. The crystal is exceptionally sharp, lustrous, and well-formed, displaying textbook prismatic hexagonal growth with excellent internal gemminess and a beautifully beveled complex termination. The most fascinating feature of this piece is the presence of delicate inclusions that crisscross one another, in a "helix-like" formation, reminiscent to the growth structure of beryl. Aquamarine is the most abundant variety of beryl on the market today, and for decades, Pakistan has been a premier source of some of the finest aquamarine crystals ever discovered. The specimens from the Shigar Valley are particularly prized for their outstanding crystal form and exceptional clarity.

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This specimen comes from the collection of Dr. Peter Tarassoff, a prominent figure in mineralogy, particularly known for his work at Mont Saint-Hilaire (MSH). His diligent collecting and examination efforts have led him to be the first to identify at least 35 species and discover 12 new species, not only at MSH but also at other alkaline localities. Dubbed the "Dean" of Mont Saint-Hilaire collectors, Peter was honoured with the naming of the new species petarasite in 1980. He has authored or co-authored numerous mineralogical articles and has been a member of the Mineralogical Association of Canada since 1964. Additionally, Peter has volunteered at the Redpath Museum for the past 21 years, where he was formally appointed the Honorary Curator of Mineralogy. In recognition of his significant contributions to mineralogy, Peter was awarded the 2017 Pinch Medal

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