Aquamarine, named for the Latin phrase "water of the sea", is part of the beryl family, which includes other gems such as emerald and morganite. It gets its pale blue color from minor traces of iron.
Chemical formula: Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Hardness: 7.5-8
***NOTE TO BUYER***
This is a "random selection" listing. You will NOT receive the exact item photographed in the listing, but one that is very similar. However, due to unique nature of each mineral the size, shape and color may vary slightly.
