Beryl var Aquamarine - Arkaroola, Flinders Ranges SA | Aussie Mineral Hub
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Beryl var Aquamarine

Beryl var Aquamarine from Arkaroola, Flinders Ranges SA

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    This Beryl var Aquamarine specimen was mined from Arkaroola, Flinders Ranges in South Australia and was originally part of the G & J Akkerman Collection.

    Although not the finest specimen of Beryl, I wanted to add this specimen to the collection to show the different variety compared to the commonly seen crystal varieties. There is another specimen of aquamarine in the collection, however, I am interested in adding a museum-quality crystal variety of Beryl to the collection soon.

    I acquired this specimen from Peter at Crystal Habit (now Kristallen) at the August 2016 Carlingford Show.

    Specimen Details

    Chemical Formula: Be3Al2SiO6

    Collection ID #: JG0025

    Colour: crystals are a greenish-blue, light to sky blue

    Hardness: 7.5 – 8

    Acquisition Date: 27/08/2016

    Crystal System: Hexagonal

    Lustre: Vitreous

    Dimensions: 77mm x 47mm x 36mm

    Weight: 215g

    Locale: Arkaroola, Flinders Ranges, SA Australia

    Rarity of Mineral

    Common

    Did you know!?
    Aquamarine is one of it not the most popular light-blue gemstone, and is commonly used in jewellery.