海蓝宝石
Named after seawater, aquamarine’s fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.
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THE FACTS
| Mohs Hardness | 7.50 - 8.00 |
| Chemical Composition | Be3Al2Si6O18 |
| Mineral | Beryl |
Belief & Birthstone
- Aquamarine represent March birthdays -
It is considered to be the stone of courage and preparedness and is believed to help maintain balance and order. Aquamarine is often used as a "good luck" stone, thought to bring feelings of peace, love, joy and happiness to those who wear it.
QUALITY FACTORS
| Color | A greenish blue to blue green variety of the mineral species beryl. Emerald is also a beryl, but with trace amounts of chromium (and sometimes vanadium) which make green to bluish green in color. |
| Clarity | The best quality is clear, transparent and eye-clean, which means it does not have inclusions visible to the naked eye. |
| Cut | Most commonly found as ovals or round shapes. Round, pear, kite, and rectangular cabochons are also available. |
