March Birthstone - Aquamarine

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Aquamarine fact file

Crystal Structure: hexagonal
Chemical Composition: Beryl - Beryllium Aluminum Silicate ( Be3Al2(Si16O18) )
Hardness: 7.2 to 8 MOHS

Refractive Index: 1.57-1.59
Colors: Pale blues, light blues, yellowish blues, green, greenish-blue

Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the March birthstones.Aquamarine, the friendly charm of mariners and mermaids, comes in as many shades of blue as you get to see on the seas.

Sometimes, just like at sea, there are flashes of green too. Aquamarine is believed to have a soothing effect and is a favorite anniversary gift.Bloodstone, or Green Jasper, has for long been the birthstone of March. Its rarity these days in suitable sizes led to its being replaced by Aquamarine on the birthstone list. Chemically a chalcedony quartz, the presence of iron oxide causes appearance of bright red spots. Finely powdered bloodstone is used as a medicine and aphrodisiac

Name

The Romans gave this march birthstone its name - aqua for water and marine for sea.

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