Specimen of Muscovite Mica on Cleavelandite with Aquamarine from Afghanistan

$550.00

SKU : MCA-00-750

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This striking specimen showcases a beautiful combination of muscovite mica, cleavelandite, and aquamarine, sourced from the renowned mineral-rich regions of Pakistan. The muscovite mica forms delicate, reflective sheets with a silvery or golden sheen, creating a captivating contrast against the cleavelandite, which appears as lustrous, blade-like crystals of feldspar in a pearly white hue. Adding to the allure is the aquamarine, a gemstone-quality variety of beryl, displaying its characteristic pale blue to greenish-blue coloration in well-formed, hexagonal crystals. The harmonious interplay of these three minerals makes this piece not only a geological marvel but also a highly aesthetic collectible, ideal for display in any mineral enthusiast's collection.

Product Information:

Specimen	Muscovite On Cleavelandite with Aquamarine
Weight	520 grams
Dimensions	H: 8 x W: 12.5 x D: 6 cm
Origin	Watalak Mine, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan
Treatment	None

Muscovite Description:

Muscovite is the most common mineral in the mica's own family. It is an essential rock-forming mineral found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Like different micas, it easily cleaves into skinny transparent sheets. Muscovite sheets have a pearly to vitreous luster on their floor. If they're held as much as the light, they're transparent and almost colorless, but most have a mild brown, yellow, green, or rose-color tint.

The capacity of muscovite to cut into thin transparent sheets - occasionally up to several feet across - gave it an early use as window panes. In the 1700s it was mined for this use from pegmatites in the location around Moscow, Russia. Those panes were referred to as 'Muscovy glass' and that term is an idea that inspired the mineral name 'muscovite.'

Muscovite Associations:

Chakras	Heart Chakra,
Luster	Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Zodiac	Leo
Tenacity	Elastic
Hardness	2.5 to 3
Color	White, Grey, Silvery

Healing Properties of Muscovite:

Muscovite is superb for inspiring reflection and self-evaluation.
Muscovite permits you to reflect on the past and the self objectively and without fear.
Muscovite may additionally help in auric cleaning and unblocking the psychic channels. Muscovite encourages clarity in visions and self-reflection.
Muscovite may be used during times of cleansing or fasting to help reduce hunger pangs, provide strength, relieve dehydration, and give a general increase.
Muscovite may help sufferers of insomnia, nighttime sweats, nightmares, stressed leg syndrome, and sleep apnea.