AM-2015-10024-A · Beryl, var. aquamarinearchived
physical & structuralrev. 1
| designation | Beryl, var. aquamarine |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈ |
| classification | Cyclosilicate / Beryl group |
| crystal system | Hexagonal |
| mohs hardness | 7.5 – 8 |
| density (g/cm³) | 2.66 |
| colour | Pale blue |
| type locality | Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 318, 684, 1067
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Beryl of ordinary appearance and habit. Used as a calibration reference during the analytical pass.