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AQUAMARINE GEMSTONE

Physical Properties

Overview:  Aquamarine is a member of the Beryl family of stones as Emerald. Meaning - "sea water" it's not hard to figure out that it derives this name due to it's color being similar to that of the ocean. The color ranges from very light to medium light blue, frequently with a light touch of green. The most desired color is the deeper shade of blue. Aquamarine is often heated to enhance the coloration; this treatment is stable and permanent.

Healing Power:  Aquamarine works against nerve pain, glandular problems, toothache, and disorders of the neck, jaw and throat. It strengthens liver and kidneys. Aquamarine diminishes problems with eyes, ears and stomach, relieves cough. Moreover, aquamarine protects from perils of the sea, including seasickness. It is said to help ease depression and grief.

Mystical Power:  Aquamarine has a soothing effect on "just married" couples, assisting them in working out their differences and insuring a long and happy marriage. Aquamarine is said to re-awaken love in long-married couples and signify the making of new friends. It also provides courage and strengthens the will. Aquamarine protects against the wiles of the devil. Others say that the Aquamarine is an excellent stone for meditation.

Legend:   Aquamarine has become symbolic of safety at sea, and by legend is a treasure of the mermaids.The first documented use of aquamarine is by the Greeks between 480 and 300 B.C. Amulets of aquamarine were thought to render sailors fearless and protect them from adversaries as sea, especially if the stone was engraved with Poseidon on a chariot.

Occurence:  We obtain the majority of our Aquamarine from Brazil and Africa. The majority of our African Aquamarine comes from the famous Santa Maria area, renowned for the rich hue of the material obtained there. Aquamarine deposits are found on all continents. The most important ones are in Brazil (Minas Gerais, Bahia, Esperito Santo). Numerous finds have been made in the inner highlands of the Malagasy Republic. Australia (New South Wales), Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania and the U.S. (Colorado, Connecticut, California, Maine, North Carolina.) also produce Aquamarine.

Color:  Aquamarine is known for its clear sky-blue color but is also found in a range of dark blues to blue-greens.

Care:  Normal Care