Aquamarine

Chakra-5th (Throat) and 4th (Heart); Element –Water; Hardness 7.5-8; Crystal Structure-hexagonal (trigonal)

A stone of courage and serenity...Clear light blue, blue-green, this lovely and gentle gem evokes the sea in both its name and its color. The name is from the Latin meaning “water of the sea”.  It is a beryl variety stone and is closely related to the emerald.  The ancients saw this as a stone of courage and felt that carrying it would help them return safe and prosperous from all sea voyages.

From lightest sky-blue to the deep blue of the sea – aquamarines show all these shades of an exceptionally beautiful range of usually light blues. It is truly a quite fascinating stone.

Beads of aquamarine have been found in ancient Egyptian mummy pits.  It is held in quite high regard in the East as the Stone of the Seer and Mystic, a gemstone that imparts purity to the wearer, as well as encouraging the gentle nature and personality in the wearer.  It is a symbol of peace.  It can promote psychic ability.

Healing Properties
Aquamarine is told the help reduce one's dependence on drugs, and to help eliminate fluid retention by strengthening the kidneys, liver, spleen and thyroid, thus purifying the general body.  At one time, long ago, eyeglasses were made of aquamarine as the stone is soothing to the eyes.

It is told that this stone placed on the neck or worn as a short necklace will treat many neck and throat problems. Placed on swollen glands or worn around the neck it will reduce swelling.  Chronic tonsillitis may be relieved by wearing a necklace of aquamarine together with turquoise, Sodalite, chalcedony and blue topaz.  This stone also has a beneficial effect on the thyroid, and is helpful is most all throat and neck ailments.

Zodiac:
Associated with the Moon

Modern Birthstone for the Month of March, it is an ancient birthstone in many cultures for the month of October.

Stone of Taurus according to some, due to the fact that aquamarine (and the entire beryl family) are of hexagonal (six-sided) crystalline form, and six is a number belonging to Venus.  Others say it is connect with Gemini, Pisces and Aries.

For Aquarius the aquamarine promotes friendship and love, while for Pisces it encourages awareness.  Libras are warned against danger.

To dream of aquamarine means loving friendships, happy relationships and much pleasant social activity is coming.