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Aquamarine (Beryl)
Color: colorless to aqua and blue variety
| Crystal structure:
Hexagonal |
Composition:
Beryllium aluminum silicate |
Hardness:
7.5 |
In the 19th century the preferred color for aquamarine
was sea green, and indeed the name itself means sea water. Today the
most valued colors are sky blue and dark blue. Aquamarine is dichroic,
appearing blue or colorless as the stone is viewed from different
angels. Gem quality Aquamarine is found in hexagonal crystals, which may
be up to 1m long and flawless, with striations along the length of the
crystal. Aquamarine is often cut with the table facet parallel to the
length of the crystal in order to emphasize the deepest coloration.
Occurrence:
The best of the gem quality aquamarine is found in Brazil , where it
occurs pegmatites and alluvial deposits of gravel, locally called
"cascalho". Other localities include the USSR , Afghanistan , Pakistan ,
India , Nigeria . A dark blue variety occurs in Madagascar .
Remark:
Almost all the aquamarine in the market has been heat treated to enhance
its color. Care must be taken not to overheat the stones as they may
become colorless.
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Metaphysical: Aquamarine is
a stone of courage. It accelerates the intellectual reasoning process
and makes on unconquerable thru learning - not only of knowledge passed
thru teachers of the past and present, but of oneself.
Aquamarine blue is a divine and eternal color, since it is, after all,
the color of the skies. Aquamarine is also the color of water, with its
life-giving properties. This stone is attuned to the ocean and helps us
to get in touch with the nature spirits of the sea. Take some time,
close your eyes, breath deep and remember sitting on the beach at dusk,
the water coming in, the cool breeze. This is Aquamarines gift to you.
According to legend it has its origin in the treasure chest of the
mermaids, and has for ages been reputed to be a lucky stone for sailors.
Very good stone to take on vacations and cruises.
Communication: This stone is excellent to help enhance your
communication skills. Couples who are having trouble communicating will
find this stone useful for working out differences in a friendly manner.
It stimulates, activates, and cleanses the throat Chakra.
Balance: Aids in becoming more attuned to spiritual levels of awareness
and yet remain centered.
Service: Encourages the ideal of humanitarian service to the world and
to the development of humanity. Light-heartedness, creativity,
Focus on Success: Aquamarine gives you strength you need to take
responsibility for yourself. Will keep you on track, assisting you in
maintaining a persistent path towards your goals, helping to guarantee
your success. Physical: Throat,
spleen, heart, immune system, thymus, lymph nodes. Especially: mouth,
ears, breathing allergies, journeys, sea goddess, seeing through people,
protection. |
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Keywords:
Love, affection, Confidence, purpose, serenity , peace, tranquility,
calming, soothing, cleansing , communication, self-awareness. |
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