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Aquamarine - Rough (Selected)

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Aquamarine - Rough (Selected)

 

Each pieces varies in size

 

Length - 2.3 to 4.5 cm

Width - 2.2 to 3.3 cm

Depth - 1.2 to 2.5cm


Weight varies 12.5 to 26g 

Available from London Fossils & Crystals retail shop in Waterloo London.  Visit or Order on line for Click & Collect or Royal Mail post.




Aquamarine named from the Latin word ‘aqua’ water and ‘mare’ sea and often known as the gemstone of the sea.
  A quality transparent or opaque  variety of beryl forming in a Hexagonal crystal shape or as a massive.  With colours from sky blue to a deep blue and blue-green to green colour suggestive of the tint of sea water. 

Since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone.  

so a Crystal of understanding, courage and strength great for a lasting friendship or relationship.

Aquamarines have been found in Nigeria, Zambia, Madagascar, Mozambique, China, Himalayas (Afghanistan) and Pakistan.


7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale ofter found with flawless crystals, unlike its cousin Emerald which usually flawed or heavily included minerals.


Most Gem Aquamarines on the market are heat treated. Natural Aquamarine is is usually lighter and more greener in colour, and heat treatment creates deeper bluer hues. While natural deeper bluish hues do exist, they are uncommon. The gemstone industry considers it an acceptable practice to heat treat Aquamarines, but unfortunately this is not always made clear when purchasing in trade or retail.



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