Aquamarine

Do you struggle to calm down? Do you wish to open the door to understanding and communication? Or maybe you’re wanting help with stress relief? If so, Aquamarine would be the perfect stone for you!

Aquamarine connects the most with the throat and heart chakras. The throat chakra, or the Vishuddha is known for helping people speak their truth and improve their communication. The heart chakra goes by the name Anahata and is typically known to be a green light which represents love and compassion.

Aquamarine connects the most with the zodiac signs of Aries, Gemini, and Pisces. Aries is the first astrological sign and is represented by a ram which can be seen through their confidence, courage, and passion. Gemini is the third sign and is represented by twins which can be seen through its grounding, communication, and duality. Then finally, Pisces is the twelfth sign represented by two fish and is known to have heightened creativity, intuition, and empathy.

Aquamarine is very connected to the element of water. This element is commonly associated with cleansing and healing energy.

The planet most associated with Aquamarine is Neptune. This planet is known for connecting to dreams, the subconscious, and fantasies.

The crystals that pair well with Aquamarine are Garnet, Amethyst, and Aventurine. Garnet is a great choice because it is known for its prosperity, strength, and protection. Amethyst is also a good choice for its ability to break habits, protect, and purify. Then, Aventurine is another great choice to pair with because of its vitality, growth, and confidence.

Aquamarine tends to have tones of blue, blue green, and green with a translucent color. This can vary depending on the impurities of the stone. The more impure the stone, the less translucent it gets.

Aquamarine generally has a Mohs Hardness Score between 7.5 and 8. The chemical formula for this stone is Be3AI2Si6O18. It is a Beryllium Aluminum Silicate and belongs to the hexagonal and trigonal crystal systems.

Aquamarine is found in multiple places like Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, Africa, and in the USA.

Traits:

• Communication
• Stress Relief
• Calming

Metaphysical Stats:

• Chakras: Throat, Heart
• Zodiac: Aries, Gemini, Pisces
• Element: Water
• Planet: Neptune
• Crystal Pairings: Garnet, Amethyst, Aventurine

Science Stats: 

• Type: Beryllium Aluminum Silicate
• Color: Blue, Blue-Green, Green
• Mohs Score: 7.5-8
• Chemical Formula: Be3AI2Si6O18
• Crystal System: Hexagonal, Trigonal
• Clarity: Translucent
• Origin: Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, Africa, USA
• Safe for Water: NO