Aquamarine Gemstone Information Information * Loose gemstones * Jewelry links Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March and the gemstone for the 16th and the 19th wedding anniversary. The name is derived from a Latin word meaning "sea water" and was known to protect ocean voyages and guard against sea monsters. It was also believed that aquamarine soaked in water would treat eye troubles, respiratory diseases, and hiccups. It is said that this gemstone is used to help ease depression and grief; and also used to re-awaken love in long marriages. It also signifies the making of new friends. View examples of cut aquamarine below and prices in our store section.   ENHANCEMENT CODE H Click to view AGTA code. PROPERTIES Refractive Index 1.577-1.583 Hardness = 7.5-8 (Moh's Scale) Specific Gravity =2.72 Species - Beryl Optic Character - Double Refraction. Phenomena - Chatoyancy (Rare). WARNINGS FOR CARE Ultrasonic: Usually safe. Steamer: Usually safe. Heat: Poor; color change may occur with heat. Chemicals that harm: Hydrofluoric acid. Crystal Structure Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal), long prisms. MAJOR SOURCES South America, Africa, China.     Birthstones  January  Garnet February Amethyst March Aquamarine April Diamond May Emerald June Pearl/Alexandrite July Ruby August Peridot September Sapphire October Opal/Tourmaline November Topaz or Citrine December Blue Topaz or Zircon Click image for gemstone price lists. Marquise cut aquamarine.   Emerald cut aquamarine. Oval shape aquamarine. Pear shape aquamarine. Round cut aquamarine. Square cut aquamarine. Princess cut. Step cut.   Straight baguette aquamarine.   Trillion cut aquamarine.

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