The Água Marinha stone is one of the most representative gems in Brazil, as it has its largest deposits here. Derived from the mineral beryl which, in its original composition, is colorless, but has some variations known as precious stones: Emerald, which is green beryl; The Morganite, pink beryl; and Aquamarine, blue-green beryl.
Characteristics of Aquamarine stone
The composition of Água Marinha is based on iron which, in contact with light, generates a blue-green color, reminiscent of sea water and gave rise to the name of the gem, which comes from the Latin aquamarine. The natural color variations of Aquamarine range from sky blue to navy blue, but always maintaining the greenish tone; and the darker the blue, the more valuable the stone is considered.
The Mohs Scale assesses the hardness of elements and their resistance to scratching, ranging from 1 to 10, one being the most fragile to scratching and 10 being the most resistant, such as diamond. On this scale, Aquamarine has a hardness of 7,5 – 8, that is, it is very scratch resistant.
Like Diamond and Emerald, Aquamarine originates from the consolidation of magma, due to the great pressure that lava receives inside the earth, which causes it to solidify and turn into stones. These crystals, after cutting, become known as crystalline gems, one of the specialties of ArtOuro & Gems.
Meanings
In the emotional and spiritual fields, Aquamarine is related to healing illnesses, peace of mind and stress relief. It has calming properties and has been widely used as a lucky charm by sailors, who believed in the protection of the stone and its powers of harmonizing and reassuring environments, which gave them courage to face battles and continue on their journeys.
It is also known as the stone of youth and happiness, capable of rekindling the flame of love between a couple.
Curiosities
Brazil is the largest producer of Marine Water in the world. From here came the largest cut gemstone, which was named after Dom Pedro and, since 2012, is on display at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, in the United States. Cut in the shape of an obelisk, the stone is 36 cm high and weighs about two kilos.
Also in Brazilian lands, more precisely in Minas Gerais, in the city of Marambaia, the largest Aquamarine stone in the world was found, weighing around 110 kilos, around 1920.
And did you know that, during visits to Brazil, the Queen of England, Elisabeth II, received several jewels, such as a necklace, earrings and even a tiara with Aquamarines, as a gift? You can also have your jewelry with Aquamarine, like these beautiful stone pendants with White gold and com Morganite. Can you imagine wearing jewelry with the same stone that the Queen of England so appreciates? A luxury, isn't it?
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They are really beautiful, I like them so much that I have some rough marine water stones.
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This stone is very special, congratulations for the information!
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I liked the subject, interesting!
But at the level of the African continent what is the economic contribution in the export of this aquamarine gem?
I'm glad you liked Tem Evaristo. Unfortunately, we do not know the amount of Marine Water exported by Africa.
Best stone! lots of cool facts! KILLED IT ;)
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I am fascinated by gemstones, especially aquamarine. Quite interesting information. Gemstones like tourmaline, topaz and garnet are my passions. Regarding marine water, can it also be used in silver jewelry or is it not recommended? Big hug!
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there is not everything about the stone, like: what extractions does this stone have? in !
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Hi Isa! If you have a jewel with a precious gem and you want to know its value, the best thing to do is to look for a gemologist. In the following link you can understand more about this subject. //artouro.com.br/blog/como-saber-o-valor-comercial-de-uma-pedra/
I think it's beautiful but when it's sky blue, it looks artificial. Which state in Brazil has more of this stone ?? Patricia Pessoa
My goddaughter's graduation ring is aquamarine. She told me that the ring fell to the ground and the stone broke. This is normal? Or did they just vote for a piece of glass in the ring?
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It's normal for this to happen! Gemstones are generally stronger than glass, but it can happen that they break if they are dropped.
Sensational, very important tips,
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