mineral
Aquamarine
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, pale blue to light green color, vitreous luster, and a hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, pale blue to light green color, vitreous luster, and a hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms within pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools slowly deep within the Earth's crust.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a popular gemstone in jewelry and valued by mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Aquamarine is the blue-to-green variety of the mineral beryl, sharing its mineral family with emerald.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct hexagonal prisms and pale blue-green hue; found notably in Brazil, Pakistan, and Madagascar.
