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Aquamarine
Named after seawater, aquamarine's fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.
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Aquamarine with Fluorite Inclusions
Heliodor and Aquamarine with Surface Etching
Hexagonal etch features are observed on the prismatic faces of heliodor and aquamarine crystals.
Unusual Aquamarine–White Beryl
Micro-Features of Beryl
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of different varieties of beryl.
Aquamarine with Zigzag Growth Line Inclusions
Internal World of Aquamarine from Xinjiang
Star Aquamarine
Quarterly Crystal: Columbite(?) in Beryl
Examination of a gem-quality aquamarine crystal reveals an inclusion cluster presumed to be columbite.
Enormous Cat’s-Eye Aquamarine
Ethical Supply Chain Practices in Africa with Virtu Gem
A look at Virtu Gem, a company dedicated to improving artisanal mining practices in Africa.
Exceptional Gemstone Acquisitions by the Kreis Family
Namak Mandi: A Pioneering Gemstone Market in Pakistan
Documents Namak Mandi’s transformation from a salt market to one of Pakistan’s primary gem trading centers, with a look at the commercial activities taking place today.
