Aquamarine on Matrix Petrified Coral and when exposed to the

and when exposed to the elements over a long period of time can change into the closely related malachite

These incredible specimens of natural uncut aquamarine from Mount Little Xuebaoding in Sichuan

but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent

Fluorite crystals are well shaped

sometimes in the same formations

Aquamarine on Matrix Petrified Coral and when exposed to theAquamarine is a form of Beryl crystal long sought after as a gem and precious stone due to its beautiful blue green hue and clarity. It is found in many sites across the world, typically associated with granitic pegmatites, and is one of the more common gems although pieces of exceptional hue and clarity are considered fairly rare and can be extremely valuable. Aquamarine has a hexagonal crystal structure and is highly prismatic. These incredible