 | Aquamarine, from the Latin aqua and mare meaning water and sea, is a blue variety of the mineral beryl, with the chemical composition Be3Al2(SiO3).
Bead grade aquamarine usually has inclusions and opaque areas. Gem quality aquamarine has no inclusions giving exceptional brilliance. Colours can range from light sky blue to deep sea blue. It has been coveted as a gemstone for ages.
Today the principal sources of aquamarine are Brazil, India, Russia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Pakistan. |  |