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Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the sky blue or turquoise colored variety of beryl. It is one of the most popular and important gemstones, well known for its exceptional clarity and often large sizes. The name aquamarine is derived from Latin: aqua marina, "water of the sea."  It occurs at most localities which yield ordinary beryl -- Brazil, Nigeria, Myanmar (Burma), India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.