Name: Aquamarine Tea Infuser with Raw Crystal
Brand: AwGift
SKU: CGTS-12
Price: 2633 HUF
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What mineral family does aquamarine belong to?

Accepted Answer

Aquamarine belongs to the beryl mineral family, whose most well-known varieties include emerald (green), aquamarine (blue), and heliodor (yellow). The different shades are caused by varying trace elements — aquamarine's blue colour comes from iron.

Question 2

How hard is aquamarine?

Accepted Answer

Aquamarine has a Mohs hardness of 7.5–8, making it relatively resistant to scratching. As the decorative charm on the infuser it is ideal — it does not wear or scratch easily, though careful handling to avoid impacts is still recommended.

Question 3

How can genuine aquamarine be distinguished from blue glass?

Accepted Answer

Real aquamarine shows natural internal inclusions and slight colour variations. Glass is more homogeneous with no mineral inclusions. A hardness test also helps: aquamarine (Mohs 7.5–8) will scratch glass, though testing the charm on the infuser is not recommended.