
gemstone
Aquamarine
Beryllium Aluminum Silicate, Be3Al2(SiO3)6
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 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.
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