Aquamarine

by Taylor Cole

Book Overview

Aquamarine and emeralds are both varieties of the mineral beryl. Aquamarine is the most common kind of beryl, with its largest deposits in Brazil. The clarity of aquamarine's blue-green crystals make it a beautiful gemstone for readers to learn about in this volume. Readers find out how aquamarine forms, as well as the simple geologic processes surrounding its creation. Full-color photographs showcase amazing aquamarine jewelry and include the large...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482428628
• ISBN13: 9781482428629
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5