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 the classic sea-blue color |
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| colors
available: |
aqua-blue greenish-blue light blue medium blue deep "double" blue |
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| family/species: |
beryl |
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| properties: |
RI=1.577 (+/-0.016) - 1.583
(+/-0.017) SG=2.72 (-0.05, +0.12) dispersion=0.014 hardness=7.5-8 note: highly suitable for use in jewelry |
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| treatments: |
aquamarine is routinely heated to
remove the greenish component (see our policy on treatment disclosure) |
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| important
information |
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we specialise in natural, unheated
material which has an attractive blue-green color the darkest blue colors are generally the most desired and expensive gems (beryl normally occurs in light tones) |
| cuts: |
calibrated up to 6mm all standard cuts and free sizes |
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| rough: |
generally available in clean
material to
cut 5mm and under; bigger pieces occasionally available - please
contact us for current stock |
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| mining: |
found in tanzania, zambia, brazil, kenya and other localities worldwide view photo gallery | |
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