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March 15, 2010

Natural Aquamarine

Aquamarine, is a member of the beryl family. The word aquamarine is derived from the Latin word for sea-water because the colors can range from light green-blue to blue. Although aquamarine can be easily confused with blue topaz, it is much more scarce and valuable. Aquamarine is tough enough to used as a ring or pendant center stone.

There are 343 Aquamarine gemstones available at Multicolour.com
Aquamarine(s) are organized in the following categories: Calibrated, Closeout, Mixed Lot, Pair, Single, gemstones.
Our most expensive Aquamarine is USD 8427.40 and largest Aquamarine weight is CTS 119.82.
Our cheapest Aquamarine is USD 1.40 and smallest Aquamarine weight is CTS 0.06.

Find your Aquamarine

Our Aquamarine(s) are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. 343 Aquamarine(s), too many to look through? You may select any combination of search options. Colors grade into each other and you can search for more than one color at once. For a better selection, try selecting two or three colors, -- your first choice plus the two closest colors.

Shape Length (mm) Width (mm)

Category Weight (cts) Price (USD)

Color range

yellowish green

green-blue or blue-green

very slightly bluish green

very strongly greenish blue

bluish green

very slightly greenish blue

very strongly bluish green

greenish blue

Aquamarine Profile

Color information: Blue, Green-blue.

Refractive Index: 1.577(+-.016), 1.583 (+-.017)

Chemical Composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Hardness: 7.5

Density: 2.67-2.745

Crystal Group: Hexagonal

Ocurrence: Brazil, China, India, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, and U.S.A.

Sign of the Zodiac: Pisces

Month of the year: March

Planet: Neptune

Aquamarine prices are primarily a function of their color and subtle differences in hue and tone will markedly affect the value of the material. Dark aquamarines are considered to be the most valuable. It is commonly heated to decrease the green and enhance the blue. The treatment is generally accepted in the trade and is permanent.
The birthstone for March, legends say that it is the treasure of mermaids, with the power to keep sailors safe at sea. Aquamarine protects against the wiles of the devil. A dream of aquamarine means that you will meet new friends.

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Spinel Single
From our finest gemstones collection

Size:	15.20 X 12.10 MM
Weight:	13.52 CTS
Shape:	Oval
Clarity:	Translucent

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Diamond Mixed Lot
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Diamond Mixed Lot Round SI<sub>2</sub>-I<sub>1</sub>

Size:	2.20 X 2.20 MM
Weight:	0.16 CTS
Shape:	Round
Clarity:	SI₂-I₁

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