Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a gemstone with the chemical formula Be3Al2(SiO3)6. It has a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8 on Mohs scale and vitreous luster.
Aquamarine properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5-8 on Mohs scale |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Typical colors | Light blue to deep blue, often with greenish hues |
| Formation | Usually forms in granite pegmatites and metamorphic rocks |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 7.5–8 — hard
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