A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituents, such as atoms, molecules or ions, are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions. In addition, macroscopic single crystals are usually identifiable by their geometrical shape, consisting of flat faces with specific, characteristic orientations.
Specimens from this exclusive location are getting harder to obtain. One can still collect if you are willing to scale the cliffs and seek it out. ...
These Barite crystals are not typical blue crystals. They have more of a blueish tint to them, but at the same time still maintain the clear tan ...
This is a thumbnail specimen that is extremely nice. The Azurite blades are all terminated and excellent luster. The longest is about 2 cm.
Cute thumbnail with a bi-color aquamarine included with schorl tourmaline and attached to feldspar.
This is a beautiful cluster. The main Aquamarine crystal has a great termination and a beautiful deep blue color.
Location: Erongo Massif, Omaruru Dist., Erongo Region, Namibia
Location: ErongoMassif,Omaruru Dist., Erongo Region, Namibia
The aquamarine sits very nicely in this piece. Surrounded by the black tourmaline. It is a very aesthetic piece.
There are light blue aquamarines over much of this schorl.