Blue Aquamarine Chunk

Aquamarine evokes a feeling of serenity, calm sea and ease of mind. The stone itself boasts quality, beauty, and fidelity while so many other stones do not. It captures the soothing spirit of the oceans and vibrates with the healing power of ancient waters of the Earth.

Aquamarine is a beryl mineral variety of gemstone quality. It is recognizable by its delicate blue or otherwise turquoise color. The greenish blue tint is suggestive of sea water color, hence the name Aquamarine: (aqua marina stands for “water of the sea”). The deeper the blue, the higher valued the gemstone. The deeper blue is achieved via a process of gradually heating the stone.

A form of beryl (a rare silicate mineral), Aquamarine is found in metamorphic and igneous rocks in many different parts of the world. Light-colored beryl stones with blue to greenish blue color are called Aquamarine.

Aquamarine is a stone of courage. It radiates calming energy which helps reduce stress and bring ease of mind to the holder. It had an affinity with sensitive souls and believed it invokes tolerance of people. The aquamarine helps sharpen the intellect and clarify perception.

Did you know that Aquamarine is also one of the rare minerals that will not synthesize in a laboratory environment? Learn more about Aquamarine in our blog What on Earth is Aquamarine?