Dark Blue Green Dravite with Blue Sapphires in a Mica Schist Matrix
This is a large, blue green dravite crystal in a green blue micaceous schist matrix. The mica schist matrix contains a number of 1-2 mm blue sapphires.
Koksha Valley, Kuran Wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Size: 120 x 60 x 35 mm, 265 grams.
Dravite, a member of the tourmaline family, is often found in metamorphic rocks like mica schist. This rare dark blue green to black crystal is known for its grounding properties in the world of gemology. When dravite is found on a matrix of mica schist, it can create a stunning contrast, especially if adorned with the brilliant blue of sapphires. Such a combination is not only visually striking but also quite rare, making specimens that display this natural artistry highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
This is a large, blue green dravite crystal in a green blue micaceous schist matrix. The mica schist matrix contains a number of 1-2 mm blue sapphires.
Koksha Valley, Kuran Wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Size: 120 x 60 x 35 mm, 265 grams.
Dravite, a member of the tourmaline family, is often found in metamorphic rocks like mica schist. This rare dark blue green to black crystal is known for its grounding properties in the world of gemology. When dravite is found on a matrix of mica schist, it can create a stunning contrast, especially if adorned with the brilliant blue of sapphires. Such a combination is not only visually striking but also quite rare, making specimens that display this natural artistry highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
This is a large, blue green dravite crystal in a green blue micaceous schist matrix. The mica schist matrix contains a number of 1-2 mm blue sapphires.
Koksha Valley, Kuran Wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Size: 120 x 60 x 35 mm, 265 grams.
Dravite, a member of the tourmaline family, is often found in metamorphic rocks like mica schist. This rare dark blue green to black crystal is known for its grounding properties in the world of gemology. When dravite is found on a matrix of mica schist, it can create a stunning contrast, especially if adorned with the brilliant blue of sapphires. Such a combination is not only visually striking but also quite rare, making specimens that display this natural artistry highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
