AQUAMARINE
Named after seawater, aquamarine’s fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.
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THE FACTS OF AQUAMARINE
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Be3Al2Si6O18![]()
MOHS HARDNESS
7.50 - 8.00![]()
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.
