March Birthstone: Aquamarine Meaning and Characteristics
Aquamarine is considered as the
“March Birthstone”. The birthstone of march month has a colour like sea water
that’s the reason its name was given Aquamarine. It is derived from the Latin
word of “sea water”. In the 19th century sea green variants of the
stone were the popular ones. Today, the blue
stones are most valuable ones.
Aquamarine is not only the birthstone
of the March, but also this gem is given as the gifts in the 19th century.
Where is Aquamarine Found?
Brazil is one of the important sources of
aquamarine birthstone for the past two centuries. Aquamarines are found in two
types: One is primary (hard rock) and another one is secondary (weathered) pegmatite
deposits.
Aquamarine also found in the
Pakistan, for obtaining aquamarine depositors and miners climbed the path to the
elevations of 9,800 to 13,000+ feet.
Apart from Brazil, Aquamarine
birthstones also found in the Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and others.
Characteristics of Aquamarine
Birthstone
Aquamarine is a flawless
stone, means it will look amazing in any jewellery and never have any
inclusions. In rare case, if inclusions found, it will be visible only through
magnification.
Aquamarine stones are easily
available in all kind of shapes just like diamonds, but it’s often found in
oval and emerald shapes. The natural occurring
blue colour stones are rare, expensive and looks beautiful.
How to Care & Clean
Aquamarine Birthstone?
Aquamarine has a hardness of
7.5-8 on the Mohs Scale, the march birthstone is durable enough for the daily
usage. Caring the aquamarine birthstone is not much difficult, it’s very easy
to care and clean. You can use the warm
water and mild dish wash soap and soft brush to clean birthstone from the behind
where dirt can be collected.
You’re advised not to use the
harmful cleaners or chemicals for cleaning the aquamarine birthstone.
Aquamarine is widely use in
the variety of jewellery from handmade earrings,
comfy earrings to gemstone pendants. No matter, what kind of jewellery you’re
looking for? You can find aquamarine gemstone jewellery of your choice from
online or offline jewellery stores at the best possible price.
If you have any questions or doubts in mind regarding
march month birthstone “Aquamarine”, fee free to comment below!

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