Name BERYL
Variety AQUAMARINE
Origin Pedra Azul (Minas Gerais) Brazil
Hardness 7 - 8
Composition Be3Al2Si6O18
Crystaline sys. HEXAGONAL
Size   8,5 X 7 X 6,5 cm
Weight 232,5 gr




Description:
Pedra Azul means "blue stone" and is a clear reference to the gems found there, some of which can be quite large (we know the existence of a specimen weighing 5 kg) and are quite distinctive. Profound corrosions suffered by the crystals often produce extravagant shapes.


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BERYL



VARIETY AQUAMARINE