AQUAMARINE is the sky-blue to sea-green gem variety of BERYL. This Aquamarine is rich blue in color. The crystal is transparent at the top and translucent for the rest. The specimen is terminated with excellent crystal structure. The top and sides are adamantine. The Skardu area of Pakistan is well-know for its Aquamarine and Topaz.

AQUAMARINE is the sky-blue to sea-green gem variety of BERYL. This Aquamarine is blue in color, gemmy, and transparent. The specimen is terminated with excellent crystal structure. The sides are adamantine while the top is vitreous. There is minor Muscovite (Mica). This piece is from the collection of Roger Maynard. Roger is a friend and long-time geologist with the US Geological Survey in New Mexico.

A beautiful gem crystal of Aquamarine from Vietnam. 

A beautiful gem crystal of Aquamarine from Vietnam.

A beautiful gem crystal of Aquamarine from Vietnam. 

Museum-size Beryl variety Goshenite, with Scheelite and Calcite on Muscovite combo