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Aquamarine
Named after seawater, aquamarine's fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.
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Aquamarine with Fluorite Inclusions
A large aquamarine crystal from Pakistan displays multiple eye-visible fluorite inclusions.
Heliodor and Aquamarine with Surface Etching
Hexagonal etch features are observed on the prismatic faces of heliodor and aquamarine crystals.
Unusual Aquamarine–White Beryl
An interesting bicolor beryl specimen composed of aquamarine and white beryl reportedly from Bahia, Brazil, is examined.
Micro-Features of Beryl
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of different varieties of beryl.
Aquamarine with Zigzag Growth Line Inclusions
Zigzag lines are observed only with oblique light in a 55 ct aquamarine.
Internal World of Aquamarine from Xinjiang
Various inclusions are observed in a batch of aquamarine samples from Xinjiang, China.
Quarterly Crystal: Columbite(?) in Beryl
Examination of a gem-quality aquamarine crystal reveals an inclusion cluster presumed to be columbite.
Ethical Supply Chain Practices in Africa with Virtu Gem
A look at Virtu Gem, a company dedicated to improving artisanal mining practices in Africa.
Enormous Cat’s-Eye Aquamarine
A 586.43 ct cat’s-eye aquamarine is donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Exceptional Gemstone Acquisitions by the Kreis Family
Stefan and Alexander Kreis share three impressive gemstone acquisitions at GJX in Tucson.
Namak Mandi: A Pioneering Gemstone Market in Pakistan
Documents Namak Mandi’s transformation from a salt market to one of Pakistan’s primary gem trading centers, with a look at the commercial activities taking place today.
