Aquamarine is a gemstone variety of beryl with a transparent blue or turquoise color reminiscent of seawater. It is closely linked to the emerald. Aquamarine can come in a variety of colors in addition to the most popular blue; yellow, rose pink, white and red and are popular as side stones in both anniversary and wedding rings.
A hexagonal crystal from a beryllium aluminium silicate material it has a specific gravity of 2.68 to 2.74 and a refractive index from 1.57 to 1.58. Some of the finest aquamarines come from Russia and Sri Lanka. In the United States, aquamarines are found in Colorado and Wyoming. The largest aquamarine gemstone was found in Brazil in 1910 at 110 kg, over 19 inches long.
Although not a mainstay in the blogosphere due to more precedence placed on diamonds and emeralds, there are a few niche arenas to find new news on this gemstone such as the Jewelry Nest.
Aquamarine is the March birthstone and also is considered the anniversary gift for the 19th anniversary. Sailors carried aquamarine to ensure a safe voyage as they once believed mermaids were partially made of aquamarine. People in the Middle Ages believed aquamarines could overcome the power of poison.
by CainIV
Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics today!
Blurbs about aquamarine
No blurbs yet.
Add a blurb