| Simply beautiful aquamarine gemstone has | | | | and distinguishable. |
| numerous interesting facts associated with it. | | | | Cousin of Emerald: Aquamarine stones belong to |
| Name: The name itself is an interesting fact about | | | | the same beryl family as that of the green |
| this exotic gem stone. Coining two Latin words, | | | | emerald. Highly prized aquamarines are equally |
| 'Aqua' and 'mare' the word aquamarine is formed. | | | | sparkling and sizzling like its cousin emerald. |
| This phrase in Latin means 'Water of the sea'. | | | | Aquamarine rough though primarily available in blue |
| Birthstone aquamarine simply resembles the deep | | | | shades, sometimes comes as bi-color stone with |
| ocean waters in color and transparency. | | | | a tint of green of emerald. |
| Aquamarine birthstone is crystal clear and | | | | Source: Aquamarine gem stone mines are present |
| breathtakingly beautiful. | | | | world over. Popular countries that contain |
| Color & Iron in It: The distinctive blue-green | | | | aquamarine mines are Brazil, Nigeria, Namibia, |
| color of aquamarine gems is pleasing to the eyes | | | | Pakistan, India, Madagascar, Mozambique etc. |
| and soothing to the soul. The trace amount of | | | | Mining of aquamarine is a simple and harmless |
| iron present in aquamarine crystalline structure is | | | | process that is clearly environmental friendly. |
| responsible for its teasing blue shades that range | | | | Cut: Aquamarine stones are naturally available as |
| from pale blue of the sky to that of the sea. | | | | hexagonally shaped crystals and they are naturally |
| Aquamarine with a tint of green is not uncommon. | | | | faceted ones. Their surface has flat facets the |
| In fact naturally occurring pale yellow aquamarine | | | | crystal that reflect the light interestingly making |
| gems are heat treated artificially to get those | | | | the gemstones more beautiful. To make, |
| darker shades of blue and green. | | | | particularly the darker stones, aquamarine gems |
| Size: Aquamarine gemstones are available in a | | | | can be cut in to more attractive cabochons. |
| wide range of sizes. Generally mineral collectors | | | | March Birthstone: Aquamarine is the birthstone of |
| would prefer stones of relatively large size. For | | | | March. It is the lucky gem of pisceans. It is |
| jewelry, the designers would prefer small gems | | | | supposed to bring love, affection, care, friendship, |
| that fit in to jewels like pendants, rings, bangles, | | | | long lasting relationships, health, wealth, prosperity, |
| etc. Aquamarine gems come in sizes that are liked | | | | positivity, good luck etc to its wearers. It |
| by both the collectors and the designers. | | | | symbolizes trust, loyalty, honesty and |
| Hardness: Hardness is an important parameter of | | | | togetherness. |
| any gemstone. Aquamarine stones have a | | | | Brilliancy: One adorable quality of aquamarine |
| desirable hardness that range from 7 to 8 in Mohs | | | | birthstone is that it does not loose its brilliancy in |
| scale. This is a relatively good value compared to | | | | artificial lights. Even at nights aquamarine gems |
| that of other popular gemstones. It means that | | | | seem to gain brilliancy! |
| the durability of aquamarine gems is very good | | | | Aquamarine gem stones are truly a precious |
| and it can host a variety of cuts favored by | | | | possession that adds power and prosperity to |
| modern jewel designers. Hardness of aquamarine, | | | | one`s life. The exotic aquamarine gems are surely |
| that is relatively fair, makes it suitable for | | | | an irresistible temptation to those who adore |
| designing ultra modern jewels that are attractive | | | | beauty and admire value. |