Aquamarine is a highly popular gemstone of recent times. The modern aquamarine jewelry including rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings and necklaces are just adored and sought after by men and women alike. The important characteristic of this gem is that it is cool and beautiful and not at all that expensive as other gemstones. Its cool beauty together with the affordability has made aquamarine gems and jewelry very popular.
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The fabulous characteristics of this gemstone are:
Color: It is mostly available in a whole lot of mesmerizing blue shades. Even bi-Color stones are available with a tint of green. Other than blue and blue-green shades some of the naturally available gemstones have pale yellow color also. On heat treatment yellow colored aquamarine gemstones turn to blue or green as desired. Whatever may be shade, the color distribution is excellent in this gemstone.
Size: Mostly all the popular gemstones are available in very small sizes and used as tiny dots in jewels. On the contrary jewelry made from this gemstone boast big and bold stones that are nonetheless beautiful as well. Minerals collectors also favor stones of large sizes and undoubtedly this gem is their favorite for their considerably large size range.
Cut: Jewelry designers would love their gemstone to sport their artistic cuts. Modern designs warrant step cut to classic cut. This is a gemstone that has relatively high hardness that range from 7 to 8 in mohs scale. This characteristic makes the gem very suitable for modern jewel cuts. Exquisite designs are possible with aquamarine that is very easy to cut.
Durability: These gemstones have good durability. As a result of this the jewelry made from this gem is easy to maintain and their glow and sparkle remains intact for many many years.
Brilliance:One important characteristic feature this gem is that its brilliance does not get affected when exposed to artificial lights. But this is not the case with other popular and much valued gemstones. Even in darkness this gem seem to gain more brilliance.
Care & Treatment: This gemstone like other gemstones, need special care to protect it from scratches and physical force. Exposure to extreme heat can make it pale and dull. It should be cleaned with warm-soapy water with soft bristled brush. Still better is to clean it with ultrasonic jewelry cleaner.
Physical Characteristics
Crystal shape: Hexagon
Refraction: Double
Dispersion: 0.14
Refractive Index: 1.57 to 1.59
Hardness: 7.5 to 8 (Mohs Scale)
Specific Gravity: 2.68 to 2.73
Birefringence: 0.005 to 0.009
Wearability: Excellent
Special Care: None
The important characteristics of this gem are not just physical. There are some meta physical characteristics as well, of aquamarine that render them truly special.
Mystical Powers of Aquamarine
It is believed to have soothing effect on married couples and iron out all their differences, resulting in a happy and long lasting married life. It symbolizes trust and loyalty. It offers strength and courage and acts against wiles of devil. Aquamarine gemstone and jewelry is all about health, wealth, prosperity and happiness.
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