Stone of Courage
A member of the Beryl species. Aquamarine has been called “Water of the Sea”, because of its colour. According to folklore it originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors’ lucky stone.
Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin for seawater and it was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. Aquamarine is the green-blue to blue variety of the mineral beryl. Its color is usually a light pastel greenish blue.
HARDNESS
7.5 - 8
Treatment
Heating
COLOR
Greenish Blue to Blue-Green in light tone
Features & Traits
In spite of its delicate colour, aquamarine is a fairly tough stone. Since it is often found in large crystals, aquamarine is readily available in large sizes and its wide price ranges makes it available to almost everyone Amethyst is the purple variety of the quartz mineral species. It’s the gem that’s most commonly associated with the color purple. Amethyst’s purple color can range from a light lilac to a deep, intense royal purple, and from brownish to vivid.
The name “aquamarine” is derived from two Latin words: aqua, meaning
“water,” and marina, meaning “of the sea”. It has been said that the mineral beryl gives the wearer protection against foes in battle or litigation. It makes
the wearer unconquerable and amiable, and also quickens the intellect. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March.