Aquamarine
Aquamarine with Schorl Tourmaline and Albite — Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
Aquamarine Beryl with Mica, Xuebaoding, Sichuan
Water-Clear Aquamarine Crystal, Pakistan
Black Cassiterite with Muscovite and Aquamarine, Xuebaoding
Aquamarine on Muscovite, Xuebaoding, Sichuan
Aquamarine Crystal on Black Bladed Matrix, Erongo, Namibia
Aquamarine Crystal – Prismatic – Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
Aquamarine with Black Tourmaline – Erongo Mountains, Namibia
About Aquamarine
Aquamarine is the precious blue-green variety of beryl, offering collectors a stunning gemstone mineral prized for its transparency, crystal clarity, and serene coloration. This beryllium aluminum silicate exhibits excellent hardness and durability, making it both a collector favorite and a valued gemstone. The distinctive blue hues range from pale sky-blue to deep ocean-blue, representing one of nature’s most sought-after mineral colors.Premier aquamarine sources include Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Madagascar, with notable deposits also found in Russia and the United States. These specimens form in granite pegmatites—deep-formed igneous rocks where slow cooling allows large, well-formed crystals to develop. Brazilian aquamarine from deposits in Minas Gerais and Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region are particularly renowned for exceptional clarity and saturation.Discover aquamarine specimens that capture the essence of ocean and sky. Our collection features high-quality crystal specimens and raw pieces from prime localities, perfect for serious mineral collectors. Browse our aquamarine selection and add these magnificent blue beryl crystals to your collection.
Questions about Aquamarine
Where can I buy Chinese beryl specimens?
The current Chinese beryl selection is represented here by aquamarine, the blue variety of beryl, including specimens from Xuebaoding in Sichuan. This page does not imply that every beryl variety is in stock. Open each listing to verify the exact mineral variety, locality, associations, condition, dimensions, and availability.
Is aquamarine a type of beryl?
Yes. Aquamarine is the blue to blue-green gem variety of the mineral beryl. Other beryl varieties include green emerald, pink morganite, and colorless goshenite, but those names are not interchangeable. A product listing should identify the variety actually present and avoid using “beryl” to imply a different color variety.
Does Xuebaoding produce aquamarine?
Yes. The Xuebaoding deposit near Pingwu in Sichuan is documented for beryl, including pale-blue aquamarine, with associations that may include scheelite, cassiterite, muscovite, feldspar, or quartz. Those associations vary by specimen, so confirm the minerals shown and named on the individual listing rather than assuming every Xuebaoding piece contains them.
Will I receive the exact aquamarine specimen shown?
Yes. Each aquamarine listing represents one individually numbered specimen, and its photographs show the piece supplied rather than a representative item from a batch. Review the crystal terminations, contacts, matrix, associated minerals, dimensions, and condition in every view, then retain the listing and locality label with your collection record.