Aquamarine
Aquamarine is blue to greenish-blue beryl.
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Material facts
What the material is, where it comes from or how it is made, identification and care, from the cited sources.
Properties
| Mineral | Beryl |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5–8 |
| Color | Blue to greenish blue |
Origins & sources
Pakistan’s Karakoram Mountains are one mining region.
Identification
Heating commonly shifts its greenish-blue color toward blue.
Care
Use warm soapy water. Avoid heat; filled or fractured stones require extra care.
History & culture
Traditional beliefs and cultural meanings are recorded as history and folklore. They are not verified material properties or proven effects.
History
Its name derives from Latin words for seawater.
Cultural meanings
Not collected yet
Traditional beliefs
GIA lists aquamarine as a March birthstone, a jewelry tradition.
Sources
Collected Oct 22, 2026
- Aquamarine Gemstone Gemological Institute of America (GIA) · Accessed Oct 22, 2026 OverviewPropertiesOrigins & sourcesHistoryTraditional beliefs
- Aquamarine Description Gemological Institute of America (GIA) · Accessed Oct 22, 2026 Identification
- Aquamarine Care and Cleaning Guide Gemological Institute of America (GIA) · Accessed Oct 22, 2026 Care



