gemstone
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 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 hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling of magma-derived mineral-rich fluids over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Valued primarily as a precious gemstone in jewelry, rings, and necklaces, and appreciated by mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl and derives its name from the Latin word for seawater.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive light blue-green hue, hexagonal prisms, and high hardness; commonly found in Brazil, Pakistan, and Madagascar.
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