Green Crystal

Green Crystal

Simply beautiful aquamarine gemstone has numerous interesting facts associated with it.

Name: The name itself is an interesting fact about this exotic gem stone. Coining two Latin words, 'Aqua' and 'mare' the word aquamarine is formed. This phrase in Latin means 'Water of the sea'. Birthstone aquamarine simply resembles the deep ocean waters in color and transparency. Aquamarine birthstone is crystal clear and breathtakingly beautiful.

Color & Iron in It: The distinctive blue-green color of aquamarine gems is pleasing to the eyes and soothing to the soul. The trace amount of iron present in aquamarine crystalline structure is responsible for its teasing blue shades that range from pale blue of the sky to that of the sea. Aquamarine with a tint of green is not uncommon. In fact naturally occurring pale yellow aquamarine gems are heat treated artificially to get those darker shades of blue and green.

Size: Aquamarine gemstones are available in a wide range of sizes. Generally mineral collectors would prefer stones of relatively large size. For jewelry, the designers would prefer small gems that fit in to jewels like pendants, rings, bangles, etc. Aquamarine gems come in sizes that are liked by both the collectors and the designers.

Hardness: Hardness is an important parameter of any gemstone. Aquamarine stones have a desirable hardness that range from 7 to 8 in Mohs scale. This is a relatively good value compared to that of other popular gemstones. It means that the durability of aquamarine gems is very good and it can host a variety of cuts favored by modern jewel designers. Hardness of aquamarine, that is relatively fair, makes it suitable for designing ultra modern jewels that are attractive and distinguishable.

Cousin of Emerald: Aquamarine stones belong to the same beryl family as that of the green emerald. Highly prized aquamarines are equally sparkling and sizzling like its cousin emerald. Aquamarine rough though primarily available in blue shades, sometimes comes as bi-color stone with a tint of green of emerald.

Source: Aquamarine gem stone mines are present world over. Popular countries that contain aquamarine mines are Brazil, Nigeria, Namibia, Pakistan, India, Madagascar, Mozambique etc. Mining of aquamarine is a simple and harmless process that is clearly environmental friendly.

Cut: Aquamarine stones are naturally available as hexagonally shaped crystals and they are naturally faceted ones. Their surface has flat facets the crystal that reflect the light interestingly making the gemstones more beautiful. To make, particularly the darker stones, aquamarine gems can be cut in to more attractive cabochons.

March Birthstone: Aquamarine is the birthstone of March. It is the lucky gem of pisceans. It is supposed to bring love, affection, care, friendship, long lasting relationships, health, wealth, prosperity, positivity, good luck etc to its wearers. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, honesty and togetherness.

Brilliancy: One adorable quality of aquamarine birthstone is that it does not loose its brilliancy in artificial lights. Even at nights aquamarine gems seem to gain brilliancy!

Aquamarine gem stones are truly a precious possession that adds power and prosperity to one`s life. The exotic aquamarine gems are surely an irresistible temptation to those who adore beauty and admire value.

Mithun Rao, a jewelry professional, holds degree in gemology and jewelry design from Mumbai and has spent 10 years in the industry (including running his own jewelry shop). With an obsession for gems and precious stones, he also shares a passion for music, painting and wishes to explore new places, and understand new cultures. He owns and manages the site gehnabazaar.com. Click here to know more about aquamarine gemstones.

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