mineral

Aquamarine (Tumbled)

Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18)

Hardness: 7.5-8.0; Color: Pale greenish-blue; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.67-2.90

Hardness: 7
Color: Pale greenish-blue
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7.5-8.0; Color: Pale greenish-blue; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.67-2.90

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites through hydrothermal processes. Most gem-quality mineral specimens are from the Phanerozoic eon, often found in igneous environments with rich beryllium concentrations.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used as a gemstone in jewelry, as birthstone beads, and by crystal collectors for aesthetic and metaphysical purposes.

Geological facts

Aquamarine translates to 'water of the sea' in Latin. Sailors historically carried it as a talisman for protection against drowning and to ensure safe passage across oceans.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its high hardness (scratches glass/quartz) and distinctive hexagonal prism shape in raw form. Often found in Brazil, Pakistan, and Madagascar. These tumbled pieces show typical internal fractures and pale coloration.