mineral

Likely aquamarine-bearing beryl fragment

Beryl, Be3Al2Si6O18; blue color from iron impurities

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Small translucent blue-green fragment with a vitreous luster; beryl is hexagonal, Mohs hardness 7.5–8, and has poor-to-indistinct cleavage. The blurry image prevents confident assessment of crystal form or specific gravity.

Identified September 12, 2026More mineral →

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At a glance

Common name: Likely aquamarine-bearing beryl fragment
Scientific name: Beryl, Be3Al2Si6O18; blue color from iron impurities
Category: mineral
Identified: September 12, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Approximately $1–$20 as a small rough common specimen; gem-quality transparent material can range from $50 to several thousand dollars per carat, depending on color, clarity, and cut.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms in granite pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools, commonly in Precambrian to younger granitic systems. A natural fragment may have broken from a prismatic crystal or been lightly shaped.

Uses & applications

Gem-quality aquamarine is cut for jewelry; ordinary beryl is mainly a collector specimen and minor beryllium ore. This small piece has little industrial value.

Geological facts

Aquamarine is the blue to blue-green gem variety of beryl; deeper blue color generally increases value. Heat treatment is common in commercial gems, though not evident here.

Field identification & locations

Look for a distinctly blue-green color, glassy luster, hardness sufficient to scratch ordinary glass, and—when present—hexagonal prismatic faces. Common sources include Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Colorado, USA.