Aquamarine on Albite - Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase

This is labelled Aquamarine on Albite, Shigar Valley Skardu District, Pakistan. My recollection is that this was almost 8 inches tall by 8 inches wide (just comparing it to the size of my hand).
The tag shows the price to be 12K.

I don't know why I shot this at f/5. I wish I had shot it at f/8 or even f/11. But nothing I can do about it now.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquamarine_(gem)
"Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of beryl.[2] The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat (though this practice is frowned upon by collectors).[3]
"Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of beryl.[2] The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat (though this practice is frowned upon by collectors).[3]
"The value of aquamarine is determined by its weight, colour,[4] cut, and clarity.[14] Due to its relative abundance, aquamarine is comparatively less expensive than other gemstones within the beryl group, such as emerald or bixbite (red beryl) but is typically more expensive than similarly coloured gemstones such as blue topaz.[7][9] Naturally occurring blue hued aquamarine specimens are more expensive than those that have undergone heat treatment to reduce yellow tones caused by ferric iron.[9] Cut aquamarines that are over 25 carats will have a lower price per carat than smaller ones of the same quality.[15]"

On a personal note: My daughter is interested in gems, minerals, rocks, and stones. We took a daytrip to Tucson. It was our first time to the shows. There are actually something like 3 dozen shows around Tucson. We went to the Tucson Convention Center for about 3 hours and then to the Kino Sports Complex for about 1.5 hours. We had hoped to get to the 22nd St show and the GIGM Show on W. Starr Pass but did not have time. I wish I had bought my tickets in advance, it would have saved about 30-40 minutes of waiting in line at the Convention Center. I'm glad I brought a Circular Polarizer to cut some of the glare of the glass exhibit cases.

www.visittucson.org/tucson-gem-mineral-fossil-showcase/
"Every year the world-renowned Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is like a time portal, a trip around the world, and a treasure hunt all rolled into one. Every winter, more than 65,000 guests from around the globe descend upon Tucson, AZ, to buy, sell, trade, and bear witness to rare and enchanting gems, minerals, and fossils at more than 40 gem show locations across the city. If you're planning a winter visit to Tucson, you won't want to miss this three-week-long event.
"Whether you’re looking for a $5 shimmering crystal necklace or a show-stopping $200,000 crystallized rock from an exotic location, the Tucson Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Shows have something for everyone.

www.visittucson.org/blog/post/gems-and-minerals/
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Taken on: February 10, 2024

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Camera: Sony ILCE-7M4, f/5.0, 1/100 sec, 45mm, ISO 640 (more info) (hide info)

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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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