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Aquamarine with Tourmaline Inclusions
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with Tourmaline
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pale blue to light green color with vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and specific gravity of 2.68 to 2.74.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pale blue to light green color with vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and specific gravity of 2.68 to 2.74.
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the cooling of mineral-rich magma over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely cut and polished into beads for jewelry and prized by collectors for unique mineral inclusions.
Geological facts
Aquamarine gets its name from the Latin for seawater, and the inclusion of colored tourmaline creates rare, highly sought-after multi-mineral bead varieties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, hexagonal crystal remnants, and distinct blue-green hues with contrasting internal mineral spots.
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