gemstone
Aquamarine
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, blue to light green color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, blue to light green color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the cooling of magma rich in beryllium.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a gemstone in fine jewelry and collected as mineral specimens.
Geological facts
Aquamarine gets its name from the Latin words for water and sea, reflecting its transparent blue-green hues.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct hexagonal prismatic crystal habit and pale blue or greenish-blue color, commonly found in Brazil, Pakistan, and Madagascar.
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