Aquamarine

Said to protect sailors at sea and to guard against drowning, it was the stone of the sea goddess and counteracted the forces of darkness, gaining favor from the spirits of light. A wonderful stone for meditation, Aquamarine shields the aura, invokes high states of consciousness, and encourages service to humanity.

• Zodiac: Aries, Gemini & Pisces
• Elemental Sign: Fire, Air, Water
• Vibrational Number: 1
• Planet: Moon
• Chakra: Third Eye, Throat, Aligns All

Aquamarine is a variety of the mineral beryl, which forms in pegmatites, granitic rocks, and hydrothermal veins under specific geological conditions. It often occurs alongside other beryl varieties such as emerald and morganite. The blue color of Aquamarine is typically produced by trace amounts of iron within the crystal structure.

• Group: Beryl
• Class: Silicate
• Formed: Natural
• Mohs Hardness: 7.5-8
• Transparency: Transparent to translucent
• Fracture: Conchoidal
• Luster: Vitreous
• Cleavage: None
• Color: Green-Blue
• Commonly Found In: United States Mexico Russia Brazil India Ireland Zimbabwe Afghanistan Pakistan

Useful for sore throats, swollen glands, and thyroid problems. Regulates hormones and growth. It strengthens the body’s cleansing organs. Aids the eyes, jaw and teeth, and stomach.