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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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Mysterious Iridescence in Aquamarine
A rough aquamarine crystal shows an unexpected phenomenon.
How to Photograph Gems & Jewelry
Learn tips and tricks for taking great photos of gems and jewelry, even from your mobile device’s high-resolution camera.
Aquamarine with Unusually Strong Dichroism
This aquamarine's most striking feature was its unusually strong dichroism, displaying very deep blue and pale bluish green colors.
Summer 2012 Gem News International
Aquamarine from the Masino-Bregaglia Massif, Central Alps, Italy
Aquamarine from granitic pegmatites of the Masino-Bregaglia Massif, Central Alps, Italy.
Aquamarine, Maxixe-Type Beryl, and Hydrothermal Synthetic Blue Beryl: Analysis and Identification
Aquamarine, Maxixe-type (irradiated) beryl, and two types of hydrothermally grown synthetic blue beryl currently available in the marketplace were investigated by classical gemological methods, chemical analysis, and UV-Vis-NIR and mid-IR spectroscopy.
A Status Report on Gemstones from Afghanistan
An overview of the plentiful and various gem materials being discovered and produced in Afghanistan.
