Fun Facts About Aquamarine: March's Birthstone
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March has arrived, which means spring is right around the corner! The stunning birthstone for March is aquamarine. Here are some fun facts about it:
- Aquamarine is the birthstone for March, as well as the gemstone for the 19th anniversary.
- Aquamarine ranks as a 7.5 to 8 on Mohs Scale.
- Aquamarine was named for its resemblance to seawater. The Latin word aqua means water while the Latin word marina means “of the sea.”
- This gemstone was once believed to give its wearers protection during battle or in litigation.
- Some believed it protected sailors at sea while others thought aquamarine could strengthen the happiness of marriages.
- It was also believed to make the wearer stronger, friendlier, and more intelligent!
- Aquamarine is sometimes heat-treated to intensify the color (and should always be clearly advertised as heat-treated).
- An ancient Roman myth suggested that Neptune was the first to find an aquamarine and that he highly treasured them.
- Aquamarine is mined in different areas all around the world.
- The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais is currently one of the largest sources of aquamarine.
- In 1936, the Brazilian government gave First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt a beautiful dark blue aquamarine weighing over 1,298 carats!
- Aquamarine can be found in large sizes. The largest gem-quality aquamarine ever mined was 19 inches long and weighed 244 lbs!
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