Russia, Southern and central Africa, Color: green, yellowish green, Hardness: 6.5, Refractive index: 1.88 1.89, Density: 3.82 3.85, Chemical composition: Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3, Crystal structure: isometric, Origins: Russia, Namibia
Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.