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Product Description
Check out the beautiful Natural 51 grams of rough aquamarine. The maximum pieces are in hexagonal shape.
Product Details
- Stone name: Rough Aquamarine
- Color: Blue
- Total weight: 51 grams
- Size: 1.21gram to 5.5grams
- Dimensions: 8x8mm to 28.83x10.4mm
Facts About Aquamarine
Names & Meaning
The name of Aquamarine has been arrived from Latin word"aqua" (water) "marina" (sea), reflecting its sea-water color. It is the birthstone of march.
Color, Treatment & Rarity
The deeper blue aquamarine stones are more valuable because of its alight greenish tint originally, which sometimes reduced by heat treatment to enhance the blue tonen
Origins, Mining & Size
Tha major sources of Aquamarine stones include Brazil, Madagascar , Pakistan and China
Legends, Folklore & Symbolism
- Ancient sailors believed that the aquamarine would protect them at the beach and ensure safe voyages.
- In myth and folklore, aquamarine is associated with youth, happiness, courage, clarity, and harmony.
- Some also believed it had healing properties (historical belief) for ailments of throat, stomach, liver, etc.
Care & Practical Use
Because of its hardness , aquamarine is good for many type of jewelry, but it should still be treated with care. Avoid using harsh chemicals, extreme heat and rough water. Try to clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush.
What is Aquamarine?
The aquamarine is a variety of beryl mineral , known for its sea blue to bluish green hues, it is named after latin for sea water for its ocean like color.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are aquamarines natural or treated?
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Most of the aquamarine stones are naturally but sometimes it goes under heat treatment to enhance or even out their blue color, reducing greenish tones. But the aquamarine you can see on our product is untreated. -
Why is aquamarine more expensive than similar blue stones like blue topaz?
Aquamarine is rarer in nature, especially in fine colors, and has a long history as a gem. Blue topaz's colors are often treated artificially which make aquamarine more collectible and valuable.