Aquamarine - Mineral ancient insect fossil Its soothing hues come from

Its soothing hues come from trace elements like manganese and rubidium

These citrine vogels have undergone a high-temperature treatment to enhance their color

though stars with four or twelve rays can also occur

Some even have clusters of small quartz points running along their surfaces

it should be used for high value rock

Aquamarine - Mineral ancient insect fossil Its soothing hues come fromMined from: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan Description: This aquamarine specimen features a pale, icy blue color with a blocky, well formed crystal structure. The main crystal shows natural growth lines and internal veils, giving it a slightly frosted, glassy appearance rather than fully transparent clarity. It is intergrown with smaller aquamarine crystals and a base of white matrix, along with thin, silvery mica blades