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Aquamarine
This crystal, with its impeccable geometric shape, emerges from a shapeless albite matrix that seems to have been created to make its almost supernatural perfection even more extraordinary. And yet, it is indeed a product of nature, without the slightest human intervention!
It is an aquamarine, the blue variety of the mineral called beryl.
The name aquamarine is medieval and comes from the Latin aqua marina, due to this precious stone's resemblance to the colour of the sea.
For several decades now, the Gilgit region of Pakistan in the Himalayas has become an almost inexhaustible source of some of the most beautiful aquamarine crystals known.
This specimen is 3 cm long.
Palais de Rumine
Access
Galleries of Geology : 3rd floor
Galleries of Zoology : 5th floor
Public transportation
Metro M2 or bus no 1, 2, 7, 8, 16, 18, 60 : Station Riponne - M.Béjart
From the train station of Lausanne
Metro M2, direction Croisettes : Station Riponne - M.Béjart
By car : parking de la Riponne
Address
Place de la Riponne 6
CH - 1005 Lausanne
Contact
- Email: info.natureum@vd.ch
Opening hours
The museums are open Tuesday to Sunday, including public holidays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
The building is closed on the following days:
In 2026: 01.01, 06.04, 25.06, 03.08, 10.08, 21.09, 25.12.
In 2027 : 01.01, 29.03, 17.05, 20.09, 25.12
