Rock Identifier
Aquamarine (Beryllium Aluminum Silicate, Be3Al2(SiO3)6) — gemstone
gemstone

Aquamarine

Beryllium Aluminum Silicate, Be3Al2(SiO3)6

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Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pale blue to light green color, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system.

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Physical properties

Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pale blue to light green color, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system.

Formation & geological history

Forms within pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools slowly deep within the Earth's crust.

Uses & applications

Extensively used as a faceted gemstone in fine jewelry and as a decorative mineral specimen for collectors.

Geological facts

Aquamarine gets its name from the Latin word for seawater and was traditionally carried by sailors as a talisman for safe voyages.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinct pale blue-green hue, hexagonal prisms, and high hardness; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and Pakistan.