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Aquamarine Gemstone History
According to legend the aquamarine originated in the treasure chest of mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors’ lucky stone. Aquamarines were believed to calm the ocean, keep sailors safe at sea and prevent seasickness.
Aquamarine gemstone treatment
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lower quality Aquamarine gemstones are heated to 400-450 degree C to change the color to desired permanent aquamarine blue. However care must be taken not to overheat the gemstone, as it may become colorless. Color can be enhanced by radiation, but these changes do not last. For instance the deep blue color of maxixe, a rare variety of deep blue aquamarine, is believed to be derived from natural radiation, but the color eventually fades from long-term exposure to daylight.
Aquamarine Gemstone Care
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Aquamarines should never be cleaned with a steam cleaner or an ultrasonic cleaning machine. Aquamarines can be cleaned with most any commercial jewelry cleaner or mild soap and lukewarm water using a soft brush. Be sure to rinse and dry your jewelry thoroughly after cleaning.
Aquamarine Gemstone Sources
The best aquamarine deposits today are in Brazil where it is locally called cascalho.It also can be found in Rassia (Urals Mountains), Afghanistan, Pakistan, Australia, and India. A dark blue variety occurs in Madagascar. You can find our interactive map for gemstone of the world Here.
Aquamarine Gemstone in Jewellery
As Aquamarine is a hard stone it is perfectly suitable for any type of jewellery. Aquamarines are worn as rings, pendants, and earrings. It should be noted that, aquamarine is often cut with the table facet parallel to the length of the crystal in order to emphasize the deepest coloration. It should be noted that aquamarine is more costly than blue topaz but less expensive than either emerald or bixbite. Shop for beautiful aquamarine jewellery from our secure store or shop directly from amazon.com
The Magical and Healing Properties of Aquamarines
The word aquamarine comes from the Latin word for seawater due to its colour. It was believed that aquamarines held healing properties as well as contained magical elements. If a person had hiccups, for example, people believed that this could be cured by drinking water in which an aquamarine had been placed. This remedy was also believed to work for issues related to eyes and breathing.
Aquamarines also symbolises youth and happiness and have many connotations attached to love. In the Middle Ages, they were a popular choice for wedding rings and for already married couples, this gemstone was believed to be able to rekindle their love. If one had a dream featuring this gemstone, then this was meant to symbolise loving relationships and friendships.
In terms of magical properties, it was believed that these gemstones could repel evil and was stronger than evil. If a person placed an aquamarine in their mouth, they would be able to request the devil’s presence and to converse with the devil! They could ask any questions they had and the devil would respond to these.
Aquamarines also symbolises youth and happiness and have many connotations attached to love. In the Middle Ages, they were a popular choice for wedding rings and for already married couples, this gemstone was believed to be able to rekindle their love. If one had a dream featuring this gemstone, then this was meant to symbolise loving relationships and friendships.
In terms of magical properties, it was believed that these gemstones could repel evil and was stronger than evil. If a person placed an aquamarine in their mouth, they would be able to request the devil’s presence and to converse with the devil! They could ask any questions they had and the devil would respond to these.
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Birthstone: March
Chakra: Aligns all, clears throat chakra
Birthstone: March
Chakra: Aligns all, clears throat chakra
Aquamarine Gemstone Basic Properties Table
Chemical Formula | Aluminium beryllium silicate |
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Color | blue |
Hardness | 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale |
Crystal System | hexagonal prisms |
Refractive Index | 1.564-1.596 |
Transparency | Transparent to opaque |
Cleavage | indistinct |
Fracture | Vitreous |
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