Unboxing Aquamarine - 21 Gems from Pakistan, Vietnam, & Africa

Unboxing Aquamarine - 21 Gems from Pakistan, Vietnam, & Africa

We've got rare natural specimens from excellent localities in today's episode. 
Aquamarine is March's birthstone and is the green-blue variety of the beryl family; it is also the most popular beryl gemstone. It is a sister stone to emerald and morganite. The color comes from trace amounts of iron in the gemstone. Aquamarine has good toughness while ranking 7.5-8 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it great for jewelry wearing. The largest producer of aquamarine is Brazil, but it is found all over the globe. 
See massive hexagonal crystal formations!

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