This striking specimen pairs incredibly transparent, cool, baby blue aquamarine with dramatic black tourmaline (schorl) and beautiful calcite rosettes, creating a bold contrast of color and form. The serene blue beryl is beautifully offset by the strong, angular presence of tourmaline, resulting in a composition that feels both serene and dramatic.
The calcite adds an elegant, almost floral softness to the composition, elevating this piece beyond a typical aquamarine specimen into a truly complex and aesthetic display.
Aquamarine (Beryl): Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Black Tourmaline (Schorl): NaFe₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄
Calcite: CaCO₃
The presence of calcite rosettes alongside aquamarine and tourmaline highlights a dynamic crystallization environment within the host pegmatite.
Multi-species aquamarine specimens with well-defined calcite rosettes are far less common than standard associations. The contrast of blue, black, and white creates exceptional visual depth and collector appeal.
Aquamarine specimens with naturally associated black tourmaline are highly favored for their visual balance and strong mineralogical history. The contrast between the icy blue beryl and jet-black tourmaline creates a timeless aesthetic prized by both educational and private collectors.
Gemmy Aquamarine crystal with soft blue coloration
Strong black tourmaline for structural contrast
Distinct white calcite rosettes with excellent form
Rare and aesthetically balanced mineral combination
Dimensions: 1”x1.25”x0.75”
Weight: 19g
Specimens featuring three well-presented mineral species are particularly desirable as advanced collector pieces. The inclusion of intact calcite rosettes adds rarity and elevates the specimen’s market value over time.
This striking specimen pairs incredibly transparent, cool, baby blue aquamarine with dramatic black tourmaline (schorl) and beautiful calcite rosettes, creating a bold contrast of color and form. The serene blue beryl is beautifully offset by the strong, angular presence of tourmaline, resulting in a composition that feels both serene and dramatic.
The calcite adds an elegant, almost floral softness to the composition, elevating this piece beyond a typical aquamarine specimen into a truly complex and aesthetic display.
Aquamarine (Beryl): Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Black Tourmaline (Schorl): NaFe₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄
Calcite: CaCO₃
The presence of calcite rosettes alongside aquamarine and tourmaline highlights a dynamic crystallization environment within the host pegmatite.
Multi-species aquamarine specimens with well-defined calcite rosettes are far less common than standard associations. The contrast of blue, black, and white creates exceptional visual depth and collector appeal.
Aquamarine specimens with naturally associated black tourmaline are highly favored for their visual balance and strong mineralogical history. The contrast between the icy blue beryl and jet-black tourmaline creates a timeless aesthetic prized by both educational and private collectors.
Gemmy Aquamarine crystal with soft blue coloration
Strong black tourmaline for structural contrast
Distinct white calcite rosettes with excellent form
Rare and aesthetically balanced mineral combination
Dimensions: 1”x1.25”x0.75”
Weight: 19g
Specimens featuring three well-presented mineral species are particularly desirable as advanced collector pieces. The inclusion of intact calcite rosettes adds rarity and elevates the specimen’s market value over time.
