by Lyssa Delgado
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Aquamarine is the quintessential water gem — even the name derives from the Latin word for “sea water.” Somewhat surprisingly, it’s the same type of stone as emerald and morganite. A difference of a few ions is all that differentiates this beautiful blue crystal from its cousins.
Aquamarine is a type of beryl, just like goshenite, heliodor, and the emerald and morganite mentioned above.
Broadly, beryl is a beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate. What differentiates aquamarine from other varieties is the presence of ferrous iron (Fe2+). The presence of ferric iron (Fe3+) creates a yellow color. The presence of both results in a dark, almost sapphire blue aquamarine, commonly called maxixe.
Like many colorful, translucent gems, aquamarine isn’t lightfast. That means that the color may fade with exposure to sunlight. Interestingly, radiation can make the color return.
Since aquamarine is a water element stone, it’s frequently used for emotional cleansing and cooling. Like water eroding stones, it helps bring buried emotions to the surface where healing can take place. It exerts a balancing effect on anger, helping to calm short tempers. It’s also useful for helping users “flow” through major life transitions.
Physically, this stone is said to help the respiratory tract and lungs. It is also used to calm allergies and inflammatory conditions, soothe the glands of the throat, and relieve painful or itchy skin conditions. If a condition results in symptoms of heat and dryness, aquamarine is often used to help relieve it.
As a type of blue beryl, aquamarine is related to the stones said to be used for divination by the ancient Druids. This gives them a natural connection to divination magic. While the Druids used polished spheres of beryl, these aren’t commonly used by crystal scryers today. Instead, these stones can be stored with divination tools, or used as a focus for meditation.
Since it’s also strongly connected to the sea, it’s a good choice for elemental witches who work with water — specifically the ocean.
This oceanic connection also makes this gem a protective talisman for travelers, especially those who journey over water. It’s also good for protecting sailors, fishers, or other people whose jobs place them in danger from the sea.
Aquamarine is sometimes used as a love stone. While it’s strengths don’t really lie in attracting love, it’s said to be useful for ensuring fidelity and keeping love pure. This would be a perfect love stone for someone going on a long voyage by sea.
For a long time, it was believed that this crystal could change its color based on certain conditions. If it turns cloudy, a storm is on the way. If the owner is ill, has bad intentions, or suffers from unrequited desire, the stone was said to darken.
Its blue color puts aquamarine in touch with all aspects of blue color magic. These include healing, peace, and truth — all realms that are reflected in its purported ability to oceans calm and distant lovers true.
For those who work with chakras, aquamarine is often used to help open and balance the throat chakra, Visuddha. This is associated with communication, and imbalances in this area may produce stage fright, or a lack of confidence in expressing oneself. Wearing or placing an aquamarine near the throat may help restore the function of this important energy center.
That's it for this week's Crystal Clarity! Remember to send in your requests for certain stones to me, and I'll cover them here in the article! Until next time, may you have wonderful days!
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