
Aquamarine is the blue variety of the gemstone beryl, which comes in a number of different colors [Green is emeralds, golden is heliodor, colorless is goshenite, pink is morganite, and red is, well, red beryl]. The coloration differences are caused by impurities within the beryl.
Aquamarine is probably the most common, and can be found in most beryl-bearing localities. That isn't to say that it's all over the place, but it's a fairly accessible gemstone to buy. Crystals from Brazil and Pakistan are usually inexpensive, although one must be aware that they have often been irradiated to enhance the blue coloration.
Aquamarine is probably the most common, and can be found in most beryl-bearing localities. That isn't to say that it's all over the place, but it's a fairly accessible gemstone to buy. Crystals from Brazil and Pakistan are usually inexpensive, although one must be aware that they have often been irradiated to enhance the blue coloration.