Specifications
Description
Locality: Pakistan
Description: These are small freeform facets. Unlike a tumble, which is shaped smooth all over, these have small flat faces cut over the surface of the gemstone, giving them a greater level of luster and shine.
Aquamarine is a beautiful gemstone belonging to the beryl family, which also includes emerald. Its name is derived from the Latin words "aqua" meaning water and "marina" meaning sea, reflecting its stunning blue-green color reminiscent of the ocean. Chemically, aquamarine is a silicate mineral composed mainly of beryllium, aluminum, and silicon dioxide. The color of aquamarine is due to trace amounts of iron within its crystal structure. The intensity of the blue hue can vary depending on the concentration of iron impurities present.
Aquamarine has been used in jewelry and adornments for centuries, with notable examples found in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. It has long been associated with the sea.
Chemical Composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 1cm x 1cm x 1cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 1.2g
Quantity: 1pc
We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.