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AL2(BE3SI6O18) [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Mineralogy
  • Jewellery
Universal entry(ies)
Al2(Be3Si6O18)
formula, see observation
DEF

A transparent, light-blue or greenish-blue variety of beryl, used as a gem.

OBS

Other varieties of beryl include emeralds and morganite.

OBS

Chemical formula: Al2(Be3Si6O18)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Minéralogie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al2(Be3Si6O18)
formula, see observation
DEF

Variété de béryl transparente, de couleur bleu clair évoquant l'eau de mer.

CONT

L'aigue-marine appartient ainsi que l'émeraude et le béryl, au groupe des béryls. Son nom est tiré de sa couleur d'océan.

CONT

[...] on distingue l'aigue-marine vert bleu (par des traces de fer); [...]

OBS

Pluriel : aigues-marines.

OBS

Formule chimique : Al2(Be3Si6O18)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudio de las gemas
  • Mineralogía
  • Artículos de joyería
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Al2(Be3Si6O18)
formula, see observation
DEF

Variedad de esmeralda, una de las más comunes, de color verde azulado bastante claro.

OBS

Fórmula química: Al2(Be3Si6O18

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