MINERALOGY: Aqua belongs to the family of beryllium is formed in pegmatites (gabbro = molten rock cools and solidifies) when the solution magma (magma = mass of molten rock) is enriched with beryllium. The substance that gives its characteristic color is iron.
MYTHOLOGY: The name aquamarine there is only since the Renaissance, it is said that the sailors wore as a talisman to avoid drowning. The teal beryllium known for some time it was believed that this gem helped to discern between the false - true friend - enemy. The largest gem quality aquamarine was discovered in 1910 in Marambaya (Brazil). He weighed 110.5 Kg, measured 48.5 cm in length and 41-42 in diameter.
READ MORE: Santa Maria: A term that describes the aquamarine of particularly high quality. T he term comes from the mine of Ceará / Brasil the same name.
PROPERTIES Aqua brings serenity, generates sincerity, consistency, efficiency, dynamism, perseverance, encourages communication.
