{"product_id":"408-grams-emerald-specimen-swat","title":"408 Gram Natural Emerald Crystal Specimen on Matrix – Swat Valley, Pakistan | Museum Mineral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e408 Gram Natural Emerald Crystal Specimen from Swat Valley, Pakistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional natural emerald specimen weighs an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e408 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures \u003cstrong\u003e100 × 65 × 40 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Recovered from the legendary emerald mines of \u003cstrong\u003eSwat Valley, Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the specimen showcases multiple well-formed emerald crystals naturally embedded within their original host rock. The vivid green crystal clusters contrast beautifully against the light-colored matrix, creating a striking display piece prized by mineral collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen displays several naturally terminated emerald crystals exhibiting the classic hexagonal growth habit characteristic of high-quality emeralds. The emerald crystals remain exactly as they formed underground millions of years ago, making this an authentic geological treasure rather than a cut gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed in a mineral cabinet, museum collection, office, or private gallery, this specimen represents one of Pakistan's most desirable mineral treasures. Each photograph shown is of the exact specimen you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eNatural Emerald (Beryl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e408 Grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e100 × 65 × 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eSwat Valley, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eHexagonal Emerald Crystals on Natural Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eNatural Vivid Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eNatural Host Rock with Quartz and Associated Minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e1 Natural Specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 408 gram collector specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple natural emerald crystals preserved in matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful hexagonal crystal formations visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display specimen for collectors and museums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic emerald from the famous Swat Valley mines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural mineral specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exact specimen shown in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Swat Emerald Specimens?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwat Valley has become internationally recognized for producing some of the world's finest emerald crystals. Their rich green colour, attractive crystal habit, and limited production make authentic Swat emerald specimens increasingly desirable among mineral collectors. Large matrix specimens containing multiple exposed emerald crystals are considerably rarer than loose rough crystals, making them sought-after additions to advanced collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike polished gemstones, mineral specimens preserve the natural geological environment in which emeralds formed. The combination of emerald crystals with quartz and surrounding host rock provides an authentic glimpse into nature's crystal-growing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Mineral Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine natural mineral specimen. Natural fractures, inclusions, crystal contacts, and irregular surfaces are part of its geological formation and contribute to its authenticity. Images shown are of the exact specimen available for purchase. 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