Aquamarine - Meurtre
MUERTRE AQUAMARINE TECHNICAL DATA
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Species---------------------------Beryl
Chemical
Formula-Be3Al2(SiO3)6
Birthstone-----------------------March
Anniversary
Stone------Nineteenth
*Mohs
Scale Hardness----#7 1/2-8
Durability-------------------------Good
*Refractive
Index--------1.577-1.583
*Specific
Gravity------------------2.67+
Significance
of these* data (FAQ # 5)
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MUERTRE AQUAMARINE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Color
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The color of Muertre Aquamarine ranges from medium
+ blue to a rich bright blue. The gems produced are usually less than 1/3
carat in size.
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Inclusions
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Most of the Muertre Aquamarine is Eye
Clean. (FAQ # 7d)
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Sources
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The small production of this rich blue material
comes from the "Muertre" mine in Brazil.
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Treatment
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This material is not treated.
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Care
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Unless it has inclusions, the hardness and
durability of Muertre Aquamarine is such that normal care is all that is
required.
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Uses
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Muertre Aquamarine is suitable for use in most
jewelry.
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Value
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Though relatively small, the intense color of the
"Muertre" Aquamarines warrants the substantially higher price as shown in our Price
Tables
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MUERTRE AQUAMARINE
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