Aquamarine – Stone of the Sea: March’s Birthstone
Derived from the Latin words for water (aqua) and the sea (marina), Aquamarine is a highly prized greenish blue stone hailing from the beryl group. Aqumarine, and all gemstones in the beryl group, belong to the hexagonal crystal system. Aquamarine generally grows as a six-sided column and is found in granitic pegmatites. It has also … Continue reading