Aquamarine Information

Aquamarine

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.

1.2 Color

Blue

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius

1.5 Planet

Moon

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Poseidon/Neptune

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.80

2.5 Fracture

Not Available

2.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

2.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

Albite

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0.01

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Fluorite

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0.044 (Anglesite)

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3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.570-1.592

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.009

3.9 Clarity

Transparent to translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Gems for Aquarius

Fluorite

Garnet

Hematite

Labradorite

Moldavite

Turquoise

Aquamarine Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Aquamarine Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Aquamarine information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Aquamarine is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Aquamarine such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Aquamarine details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Brazil, but only clean pieces can be heated., Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, China, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, Color: blue to greenish blue, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Density: 2.67 2.75, Hardness: 7.5, India, India, Madagascar, Madagascar, Mozambique, Mozambique, Nigeria, Origins: Brazil, Pakistan, Pakistan, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Russia, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka and with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines.
Color: Common colors observed are Blue.
Chemical Formula: Be₃Al₂SiO₆.
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