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Aquamarine is a gemstone of the beryl (Be3Al2( SiO 3)6) variety. It is colored bright blue or cyan due to the gem containing impurities of Fe2+ ions.

Etymology
The word "aquamarine" comes from the latin term 'aqua marina' which means sea water.

Aquamarine mines
The largest cut aquamarine was found in Minas Gerais, Brazil in the late 1980s. It is considered an exceptionally rare gem due to its size, rich blue-green color, rare clarity, and distinctive cut.