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Being a member of beryl family Aquamarine is a beautiful stone. This stone is known for its blue or blue green
colouring which accounts for its name. As the name itself suggests the legends behind aquamarine all have to do with the sea and water.
Aquamarine is associated as birth stone for the month of March. Aquamarine is stone which is readily available and moderately priced. This is one of
the stones which are available almost in every size and every shape. The price of Aquamarine depends on its clarity, the depth of the
colour and to a lesser extent the purity of colour.
Aquamarine thanks its colouring from trace amount of iron – the colour of this stone can be very light to moderately dark.
Most aquamarine stones have a greenish colour at the time of excavation. |
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Once the stone is heated – this colour disappears. However this practice has been discouraged as people started knowing about it and the natural colours had more demand in the market.
Like Beryls, Aquamarine is also an easy stone to give good polish. Good high quality polish make Aquamarine Stones look very precious. A well cut, light aquamarine with high quality polish is one of the most spectacular examples of the gem world.
Well cut Aquamarine stones are loved by Women all over the world due to its fine blue shades.
Stone designer are always excited making experiments with this stone as no other stone in the Gem World gives them so may variations when it comes to
colour, cuts and different sizes.
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Believes about Aquamarine |
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The light blue color of Aquamarine arouses feelings of harmony and friendship.
The blue color of aquamarine is considered as a divine and eternal while being the same as the
color of clear sky. This sky blue color is also associated with water as this is considered as life giving force.
Aquamarine was considered by the sailors as lucky stone. The name of this stone is also derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea).
It is said that strengths of this stones are developed to their best advantage when Aquamarine is placed in water which is bathed in sunlight.
According to the old traditions this stone promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman joy and wealth. Aquamarine is also considered as an ideal gem
for loving and married couples.
The astrological signs of aquamarine are Pisces and Scorpio.
As a birthstone Aquamarine is associated with the month of March as well as an optional birthstone for the month of October.
Aquamarine is also considered as the famous sister of Emerald (which also belongs to the same beryl group)
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Physical and Chemical Properties of Aquamarine |
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Chemical composition: Be3Al2(Si6O18)
Crystal system: hexagonal
Crystal habit: prismatic crystals or elongate or flattened
Twinning: rare and simple
Index of refraction: 1.563 - 1.583
Color: blue to blue-green to sea-green
Luster: vitreous
Transparency: transparent to translucent
Cleavage: imperfect
Fracture: conchoidal to uneven |
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Source, Mines and excavation of Aquamarine
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Madagascar has been an ancient source of aquamarine but in today’s term Brazil is probably main supplier of aquamarine. The Aquamarine from Brazil has the natural
colour somewhat bluish-green.
African countries like Tanzania, Kenya and Nigeria are also a source of Aquamarine. Some stones are also imported from Shri Lanka, Russia and Afghanistan too.
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Versatility of Aquamarine |
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Jewelers feel themselves very comfortable while working with Aquamarine. Availability of all sizes of Aquamarine let it get settled with every design and shape. A combination with Diamonds is an additional feature which makes Aquamarine a
favourite of many Jewellers. This stone goes well with silver as well as with yellow and white gold. There is also platinum Jewellery available with Aquamarine.
To keep the colour and luster of Aquamarine at its best it is advisable to clean the stone or jewellery after some short breaks.
For more information on Aquamarine and Jewellery available with us – please write us. We would be glad to answer your queries.
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