Aquamarine

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Cigdem Lule, PhD., FGA, GG (GIA)

Aquamarine is considered to be the second most popular variety of Beryl after emerald. Most gem quality aquamarine forms in pegmatites in considerably large sizes and high clarity. Eye clean material is common. The color description of aquamarine is very specific. As the name suggests…

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