How is Aquamarine Formed?
From Water Millions of Years AgoAquamarine is a type of beryl mineral and is formed in an igneous rock formation called a pegmatite. Wow, that is too many geological terms, let me try and explain each one (with the help of far more knowledgeable sources) so by the end of the article we all know how aquamarine is formed. How Aquamarine is Formed There are essentially three aspects to aquamarine formation - the main category of rock (igneous), the rock formation (pegmatite) and the mineral crystallisation process (beryl). The Rock Cycle On earth there are three categories of rock - sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous. Over many millions of years continual geological processes transform one type…
The Fascinating Journey of Aquamarine Gemstones from Rock to Jewel
Aquamarine gemstones follow a fascinating journey from when they first crystallized deep in the earth's crust millions of years ago, to when they are discovered and mined and then lovingly crafted into exquisite jewelry for us to wear and cherish. Here is a great article about the process that natural aquamarine follows from its raw state to its ultimate sparkling beauty. From Mine to Market - The Amazing Story of Aquamarine Gemstone By Eric K Jhonson Many of us own beautiful jewelry pieces containing different gems. You must have also appreciated their beauty at some point but have you ever wondered where these stones come from? How are they made? Let's…
