1.20 cts 100% Natural Aquamarine Gemstone
This is a lovely Aquamarine Loose Gemstone.
Gem Type: Natural Aquamarine
Quantity: 1 Gemstone
Carat Weight: 1.20 cts
Colour: Light Green-Blue
Clarity: VS
Cut: Cushion Cut
Measurements: 7.1 x 6.2 x 3.3mm
Treatment: None 100% Natural
Origin: Brazil
Aquamarine is a blue to green-blue variety of precious beryl. The beryl group of minerals is most famous for chromium-rich, green emerald, which happens to be one of the 'Precious Four' gems of the world (diamond, sapphire and ruby are the remaining three). Aquamarine is one of the official birthstones for those born in March. Aquamarine is exceptionally hard and has an outstanding glass-like luster. It is most famous for its breathtaking sea-blue colors which can range from light blue to dark blue. The name 'Aquamarine' was derived from an old Latin expression which meant 'seawater'.
Aquamarine and emerald belong to the same family, but they are surprisingly different. Aquamarine and emerald are both beryllium aluminum silicates. While emerald is colored by trace amounts of chromium (and vanadium), Aquamarine color is the result of iron impurities within colorless beryl crystal. Aquamarine and emerald have essentially the same specific gravity and refractive index, but emerald tends to be hazy and full of inclusions, while Aquamarine has excellent transparency and clarity. Aquamarine and other types of beryl are quite durable and hard, ranging from 7.5 to 8 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness. A dark and deeply-saturated blue is the most desirable and valuable Aquamarine color. Other varieties of beryl include Morganite, Goshenite, Golden Beryl (Heliodor), Green Beryl and the rarest Beryl is BIXBITE.
Aquamarine Gemstones of this color and clarity sell at retail for $300 per carat.
As such the Recommended Retail Price for this stunning Gemstone is: USD $360.00 so at my greatly reduced prices you can add this beautiful gemstone to your collection or place it in a ring or pendant setting for that someone special, without breaking the bank.
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