Aquamarine Rutilayed Untreated 2.55 Carat Beautiful Saturation Emerald Cut

Description: Hello and welcome to splendid specimens Nature is absolutely incredible and also very unpredictable. A perfect example of this is this 2.55 CRT natural and untreated aquamarine with rutile. Aquamarine is a member of the Beryl mineral family and is made from Beryllium Aluminium Silicate. Other popular varieties of Beryl include Emerald, Heliodor, and Morganite. This is a gemstone that will spark a fire in the collectors and people who like the rare and unusual gemstones of the world. This sizable and saturated aquamarine is 9.40 x 6.50 x 5.80 mm It’s remarkable to see the gem quality of the aquamarine with beautiful and perfectly straight rutile that has grown naturally in this aquamarine. This emerald design requires long, even facets that can be difficult to polish. The colour of this gemstone is saturated blue with greenish undertones, absolutely striking for a natural and untreated aquamarine. This aquamarine was sourced directly from the Jos Plateau mine in plateau Nigeria. This specimen started life as a 14.89 carat Crystal rough that was faceted down to 2.55 Carat give the best finish design considering the positioning of this beautiful and natural rutile nestled amongst the saturated blue, gem quality aquamarine. The Origin of Aquamarine THE ROMANS Aquamarine takes its name from Latin (translates as water and sea). Roman philosopher Pliny described the gemstone rather fittingly “the lovely aquamarine, which seems to have come from some mermaid’s treasure house, in the depths of a summer sea, has charms not to be denied.” The Romans certainly considered the aquamarine to be a prized gem, but other civilizations also appreciated the stone. EARLY ANCIENT EGYPT Whereas early Sumerians and Egyptians also valued aquamarine - deeming it a symbol of youth and happiness (the stone has been discovered within ancient burial sites), and ancient Greeks utilized the stone to create intricate artwork. MODERN-DAY NATURAL AQUAMARINE LOCATIONS Nowadays aquamarine is mined in the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan and can also be found in Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Russia. The largest aquamarine discovered measured an impressive 19 inches. Aquamarine Value and Gemstone Properties Beryl is a silicate mineral and is considered to be quite rare, it can usually be found in metamorphic and igneous rocks. Moreover, it has a chemical make-up of Be3Al2Si6O18 and scores a 7.5 to 8.0 on the Mohs hardness scale. The scale runs from 1 to 10 and is used to measure a mineral’s resistance to scratching, so this gem scores relatively highly. If you are new to the splendid specimens family, welcome 🙏🏻 Show your support by following my store and In return we will update you with the best gemstones from every corner of the world. Stock#NI255

Price: 525 AUD

Location: Launceston, TAS

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