Definition: Aquamarine is a form of beryl, the same mineral family that emerald belongs to. It exists in many shades of blue and some stones are tinged with green. The highest quality of aquamarine is deeply colored and clear, with few inclusions, but aquamarine that is less clear can be just as beautiful.
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A Group of Aquamarine Gemstones
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