AQUAMARINE - THE MESMERIZING STONE

Aquamarine is the name used for gem-quality specimens of the mineral beryl within a color range of greenish blue to blue. The name aquamarine is derived from a combination of two Latin words: aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea - the color of the sea. So, aquamarines can range from a very light, almost imperceptible color to stones with a rich vibrant color. Most aquamarine has a very light color, which can be almost unnoticeable in very small stones. Stones with a rich blue color are the most popular. They are also the rarest and most valuable. The aquamarine birthstone is for people born in March. It has a rich color, and it can mesmerize the wearer. Translucent aquamarine is often cut into beads and sometimes cut as cabochons. Necklaces strung with beads of pastel blue aquamarine and pastel pink morganite (both color-varieties of the mineral beryl) make a beautiful combination.

FORMATION : Aquamarine is formed due to hot magma occurring under the Earth’s crust. This magma interacts with mineral rich rocks, and it creates the gemstone we know as Aquamarine. It is a transparent and flawless crystal with unique healing properties.

SOURCES OF AQUAMARINE : It is primarily found in Brazil. But numerous Asian and African countries are leading sources for aquamarine deposits. Some of the best crystals come from Burma, Pakistan, and China.

CHAKRA STONE : Aquamarine has a beneficial impact on the throat and heart chakra. Remember that Aquamarine is more potent than other stones. It is best to introduce it in your meditation gradually.