Aquamarine w/ Muscovite & Albite (Pakistan) | natural aquamarine crystal, mineral specimenAquamarine is a blue to blue green variety of the mineral beryl, cherished for its serene color and well formed crystals. Its name comes from the Latin aqua marina, meaning water of the sea, a reflection of its tranquil, ocean like hues. Formed in granitic pegmatites, aquamarine owes its color to traces of iron within its crystal structure. It is a durable gemstone with a hardness of 7. 5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. Pakistani aquamarine is frequently