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Aquamarine (beryl) bead bracelet

Aquamarine, blue-green variety of beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈)

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Pale blue-green, translucent to cloudy beads with a vitreous luster; beryl has Mohs hardness 7.5–8 and a hexagonal crystal structure. Bead polish and lighting obscure diagnostic features, so identification from the image is not certain.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Beryl crystallizes in granitic pegmatites and some metamorphic rocks as magma cools; deposits range from Precambrian to recent geological settings.

Uses & applications

Cut and polished aquamarine is used in jewelry; lower-clarity material is commonly fashioned into beads and carvings.

Geological facts

Aquamarine’s blue-green color is mainly associated with trace iron in beryl.

Field identification & locations

Look for pale blue-green color and hardness, but gem testing or seller documentation is needed to distinguish natural aquamarine from dyed or imitation beads. Notable sources include Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, and Nigeria.