Aquamarine (Beryl) on Feldspar (Microcline) - Specimen violet-blue gemstone hedenbergite typically forms where silica-rich

hedenbergite typically forms where silica-rich fluids interact with iron-bearing rocks during metamorphism

The heat spontaneously combusts the organic materials and vaporizes any remains

Description: This Australian Boulder Opal is called a puzzle because it has 4 pieces that fit perfectly together

while the rarer blue variations are often linked to the Throat Chakra

5mmApproximate weight of 1 piece: 34g

Aquamarine (Beryl) on Feldspar (Microcline) - Specimen violet-blue gemstone hedenbergite typically forms where silica-richMined from: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan Description: This specimen features a short, stout aquamarine crystal perched on a pale feldspar matrix, with a more compact, almost barrel like form compared to typical elongated crystals. The aquamarine shows a soft sky blue color with moderate translucency and visible internal texture, giving it a slightly frosted appearance. The surrounding feldspar forms chunky, layered