8x6mm Aquamarine Gemstone Pendant 24b4daa2e87eb1389f0d1a07f03aa7d9 interesting stones for collectors to

interesting stones for collectors to find and enjoy

it earned this distinction by its hardness

Crinoids often resemble flowers planted in the sea floor

In contrast to a round pearl

Corundum is a hard stone

8x6mm Aquamarine Gemstone Pendant 24b4daa2e87eb1389f0d1a07f03aa7d9 interesting stones for collectors toAquamarine is a light blue variety of beryl with hints of green. The blue color comes from the presence of ferrous iron, and without it or another impurity, beryl would be clear. Other noteworthy types of beryl include emerald, heliodor, and morganite. The name Aquamarine translates as you might expect, aqua marina meaning "water of the sea" in Latin. It is a highly sought after mineral that is most often cut and faceted to use as gemstone in jewelry.