Color : Light blue, blue, blue-green
Hardness : 7 ½ - 8

Aquamarine, named for the Latin phrase "water of the sea", is a durable and lively gemstone that is appropriate for all jewelry uses. Aquamarine is found in Brazil, Zambia, Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria, and other countries. It is often completely flawless. In fact, an aquamarine gem with a visible flaw is rarely seen. Light blue topaz is easily mistaken for aquamarine. The colors of these two gems are identical, and their physical properties are very similar. Topaz is the less expensive gem.