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Aquamarine with Black Tourmaline – Erongo Mountains, Namibia
A water-clear beryl prism stands about 1.5 cm clear of a dark cluster of black schorl tourmaline from the Erongo Mountains, Namibia. A thumbnail at 3.3 × 2.3 × 3.8 cm and 20 g, mounted on a clear acrylic block.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Aquamarine |
|---|---|
| Locality | Erongo Mountains, Namibia |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Chemical formula | Be3Al2Si6O18 |
| Dimensions | 3.3 cm × 2.3 cm × 3.8 cm |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Color | Black, Blue |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Aquamarine |
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About this specimen
One beryl prism stands straight up out of a dark knot of schorl, water-clear, lightly striated down its length and rising about 1.5 cm clear of the matrix before its termination catches the light. The tourmaline beneath is a tight cluster of stubby black crystals dusted with pale tan feldspar and clay, and that dull ground is what throws the transparent prism into relief.
The Erongo Mountains are better known for saturated blue aquamarine, but the same pockets give crystals like this one: essentially colourless, holding only the faintest blue-green cast when it is turned against a white card. Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) is hard at Mohs 7.5 to 8, though a free-standing prism this slender wants its tip protected in transit and on the shelf.
A true thumbnail: 3.3 × 2.3 × 3.8 cm and 20 g. It arrives on the clear acrylic block seen in the photographs, fixed with white putty, and those photographs document this thumbnail exactly.
About Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a cyclosilicate mineral valued for its hardness and gem potential, with known Chinese sources.
About Erongo Mountains
The Erongo Mountains of Namibia are a premier modern gem-pegmatite and miarolitic-granite locality, famed for aquamarine, schorl, and the rare borate jeremejevite.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Aquamarine natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
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