Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Aquamarine Crystal – Prismatic – Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan

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A water-clear aquamarine prism, near-colourless with only a whisper of blue, standing on a white radiating spray and pale platelets from Xuebaoding, Sichuan. On an amber acrylic base. 2.5 × 2.8 × 3.6 cm, 14 g.

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Specimen details

MineralAquamarine
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaBe3Al2Si6O18
Dimensions2.5 cm × 2.8 cm × 3.6 cm
Weight14 g
ColorBlue
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesAquamarine
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

A single prism of aquamarine rises clean off the top of this Xuebaoding miniature — water-clear rather than richly coloured, holding only the faintest breath of blue in its body and a few internal veils near the termination. It grows straight out of a white radiating spray of fine blades, with pearly pale-olive platelets stacked behind it and a second, smaller rosette tucked to the left.

Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl, Be3Al2Si6O18, hexagonal and hard at Mohs 7.5–8, its colour supplied by traces of iron. Crystals from Xuebaoding are collected less for saturation than for glassy transparency, clean prism faces and the alpine-style associations they perch on; this one is a straightforward example of that character.

The group measures 2.5 × 2.8 × 3.6 cm and weighs 14 g. It arrives on the pale amber acrylic base pictured, and the piece in these frames is the one that will be sent.

About Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a cyclosilicate mineral valued for its hardness and gem potential, with known Chinese sources.

Learn more about Aquamarine in our encyclopedia

About Xuebaoding, Pingwu

Xuebaoding (Mount Little Xuebaoding), Huya Township, Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, China — source of cassiterite, scheelite, and beryl on muscovite matrix.

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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. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Aquamarine Crystal – Prismatic – Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
Aquamarine Crystal – Prismatic – Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
$135.00$121.50