Aquamarine – Overview
Intro
Aquamarine is a blue beryl prized for calm colour, clarity, and elegant large-face-up looks.
Overview
This starter entry positions aquamarine as a refined pastel-to-medium blue gem that works well in custom jewellery when clarity, cut, and protection are considered together.
About
This starter entry positions aquamarine as a refined pastel-to-medium blue gem that works well in custom jewellery when clarity, cut, and protection are considered together. Aquamarine is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.
Key Properties
| Mineral / material | Beryl |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Be3Al2Si6O18 |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Colour | Blue to blue-green |
| Refractive index | 1.577 – 1.583 |
| Birefringence | 0.005 – 0.009 |
| Specific gravity | 2.68 – 2.74 |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5 – 8 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Toughness | Good |