AQUAMARINE - PHYSICAL & METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Aquamarine gemstones are a member of the beryl group of minerals, the most famous of which is emerald. Aquamarine is the blue/green variety of beryl and is from the Latin word meaning "sea water". Aquamarine gemstones are mainly light blue in color and are very pleasing to the eye. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and is a very popular gemstone, especially with high end jewelry designers It is a relatively hard and durable gemstone, rated 8 on the Mohs scale, and possesses moderate to good brilliance. Aquamarine can occur in very large clean hexagonal or irregular crystals, and is even found as bi-color with other beryl minerals such as morganite. The aquamarine is the stone of sailors, believing it would be protection for them on water. Folklore says the aquamarine will protect against gossip. It is also said the aquamarine will pick up spirits. It is an excellent stone to use for meditating. Aquamarine is most powerful as a meditation stone, as it brings a great peace and serenity.