Aquamarine 6mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch april_crystal The light color indicates that

The light color indicates that it was harvested from a young tree

Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar

violet or indigo

When the level of iron oxide is high

A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate)

Aquamarine 6mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch april_crystal The light color indicates thatAquamarine is a transparent to translucent stone ranging from cerulean blue to light blue in higher grades. In lower grades it can be transparent to opaque and is commonly light blue, green and yellow with white and gray inclusions. The name is the Latin term for water of the sea. Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids, as well as a lucky stone for sailors. Approximate Hole Diameter: 2mm