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  Aquamarine - Facts, Lore, History, Myths and Pictures
Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family and ranges in color from an almost colorless pale blue to blue-green or teal.
Aquamarines on the market today are usually faceted, but when cut as a cabochon, they may display a cat's eye effect known as asterism.
Aquamarines are often heat treated to change a blue-green or teal colored stone to a pure blue.
www.bernardine.com /gemstones/aquamarine.htm   (385 words)

  
  Aquamarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aquamarine is a beryl with a hexagonal crystal structure and a chemical formula of Be Al
Aquamarine typically is on the low end of the specific gravity range, normally at less than 2.7.
Aquamarine is the official state gem of Colorado.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aquamarine   (371 words)

  
 Aquamarine (color) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aquamarine is a color, a shade between green and cyan.
In Interior Design, aquamarine is a popular color used for porcelain bathroom fixtures and to paint bathrooms.
In Hospitals, the walls are often painted aquamarine because it is considered restful and healing.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aquamarine_(color)   (133 words)

  
 GemSuite.com | Gemstones Varieties > Aquamarine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Aquamarine is often heated to enhance and intensify the color, and frequently removes part or all of the green component from the color; this treatment is stable and permanent.
Aquamarine translates in Latin to "sea water" and the name is appropriate to the color of this gemstone.
Aquamarine has become symbolic of safety at sea, and according to legend is a treasure of the mermaids.
www.gemsuite.com /gemstones/aquamarine.html   (224 words)

  
 AQUAMARINE
The color of aquamarine is due to trace amounts of iron impurities in the beryl chemical structure.
Aquamarine is often cut with the table facet parallel to the length of the crystal in order to emphasize the deepest coloration of the gemstone.
Aquamarine is said to help reduce dependence on drugs, to aid in digestion, as a remedy for swollen glands and to maintain the health of the jaws and teeth.
www.joellessacredgrove.com /Gems/aquamarine.html   (383 words)

  
 Aquamarine - english
The blue of aquamarine is a divine, eternal colour, because it is the colour of the sky.
However, it is surely better still to wear aquamarine, since according to the old traditions this promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth into the bargain.
And very occasionally, sensationally large aquamarine crystals come to light in Brazil, such as the crystal of 110.5 Kg found in 1910 in Marambaia/Minas Gerais, or for example the 'Dom Pedro', weighing 26 Kg and cut in Idar-Oberstein in 1992 by the gemstone designer Bernd Munsteiner, the largest aquamarine ever to have been cut.
www.gemstone.org /gem-by-gem/english/aquamarine.html   (923 words)

  
 Aquamarine
Aquamarine is said to be a particularly strong charm when immersed in water.
Aquamarine is also said to have a soothing influence on land, especially on married couples.
Aquamarine is the birthstone for for the month of March and anniversary gemstone for the 19th year of marriage.
www.mysticmountainjewelry.com /aquamarine.htm   (269 words)

  
 Aquamarine Rings 1
When you slip on one of our aquamarine rings, you'll be transported to a nautical island paradise with crystalline waters and sandy beaches.
Set in 18k white gold, the band of this antique style aquamarine engagement ring is carved in a wheat pattern and is shoulder set with a collection of eight round full cut diamonds.
Set in 18k white gold, the band of this aquamarine engagement ring is cut in a pierced scroll and leaf motif which lends a touch of airiness to the finger.
www.topazery.com /antique-aquamarine-rings.htm   (1562 words)

  
 Aquamarine or Aqua Information - Beryl
Aquamarine is the sky blue or sea blue variety of beryl, sometimes it is sea green, and less desirable.
The colour of aquamarine is due to the presence of traces of iron present as an impurity in the crystal structure of beryl.
Because of aquamarines sensitivity to high temperatures and rapid temperature change, it is somewhat risky to carry out soldering close to aquamarines when carrying out jewellery repairs.
www.24carat.co.uk /aquamarine.html   (585 words)

  
 Aquamarine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
"Aquamarine Emerald" is a registered trade name that is used for a kind of triplet stone that has two layers of usually aquamarine or sometimes colorless beryl that are cemented together with a green cement to create the impression of a true emerald.
Aquamarine glass is a term that is used for light blue to medium blue glass that may or may not include beryl as a constituent.
Aquamarine crystals are often elongated along the c-axis whereas emerald crystals are often blunted along the c-axis.
csd.unl.edu /surveyareas/aquamarine.asp   (695 words)

  
 Gem Hut - Aquamarine Gemstones
Aquamarine is the blue, or blue-green type of beryl.
Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the birthstones of the month of March.
Aquamarine is usually heat treated to remove yellow components thereby producing a purer blue color.
www.gemhut.com /aqua.htm   (74 words)

  
 Aquamarine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Aquamarine, the gem of the sea, is named with the Greek word for sea water.
Aquamarine is said to be a particularly strong charm when immersed in water (which is a good thing, since that is when its power is needed most!) Aquamarine was also said to have a soothing influence on land, especially on married couples.
Aquamarine is always a pastel blue but the darker the color, the more valued it is. Connoisseurs also prefer a pure blue, with no green in it.
www.penoir.com /stones/Aqua.html   (555 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Gemstones - Aquamarine. Aquamarine's color, characteristics of Aquamarine, varieties of Aquamarine, ...
Stone's names:--> Color: Aquamarines are found in a range of blue shades, from the palest pastel to greenish-blue to a deep blue.
Aquamarine is a pastel gemstone, and while color can be quite intense in larger gemstones, the smaller Aquamarines are often less vivid.
Aquamarine is the most common variety of gem beryl, it occurs in pegmatite, in which it forms much larger and clearer crystals than emerald.
www.all-that-gifts.com /se/aquamarine.html   (553 words)

  
 SCREEN IT! PARENTAL REVIEW: AQUAMARINE
Seeing Aquamarine adding salt to her water, Raymond joins her in doing the same and then drinks some, adversely reacting to the salty taste (but he does not vomit as expected).
Hailey and Claire find Aquamarine hiding in a building and the latter is happy that she now has a butt and legs (transformed from her mermaid tail) that she turns to show the girls.
We see Aquamarine in a bubble bath (but don't see anything explicit), with Hailey's legs sticking over the edge to stand in for Aquamarine's (since she has a tail in the bathtub and they can't let Raymond, who's inadvertently walked in with Claire, see that she's a mermaid).
www.screenit.com /movies/2006/aquamarine.html   (2352 words)

  
 Aquamarine Engagement Rings 1
The official birthstone of March, an aquamarine engagement ring would be perfect for any springtime bride, or any woman who loves the gemstone's pale blue shading.
Aquamarine engagement rings show her you'd cross any ocean to share your life with her.
If you prefer a brand new aquamarine engagement ring that evokes the feeling of a bygone era, then our antique style aquamarine engagement rings are perfect choices.
www.topazery.com /aquamarine-engagement-rings.htm   (1576 words)

  
 Thaigem.com | Info Center | Gemstone Discovery | Aquamarine
Made of beryl, aquamarine is a hard gem variety making it a good choice for jewelry that will be worn frequently such as aquamarine rings.
Aquamarine appears at its best when the gem stones are able to show their brilliant clarity with a plentiful light source.
Brazil was previously the world’s major supplier of aquamarines; however, today, African nations, such as Nigeria and Madagascar, provide a greater supply of this timeless gemstone.
www.thaigem.com /dis_aquamarine.asp   (272 words)

  
 DVD Talk Review: Aquamarine
Aquamarine, a comedy aimed squarely at tween girls, revolves on a simple conceit.
Aquamarine decides she must get Raymond to fall in love with her, and so she enlists the help of Hailey and Claire.
OK, so Aquamarine is as shallow as the kiddie pool, but its heart is in the right place, it flogs the inevitable life lessons with a smile and the DVD boasts a nice selection of bonus features.
www.dvdtalk.com /reviews/read.php?ID=22041   (847 words)

  
 AQUAMARINE, MY TRUE DREAM!
Aquamarine seems to be an exquisite elixir for calming the nerves.
Aquamarine can be used to ease just about any feeling of upset, including "butterflies in the stomach", irritability and nervousness, and even fear.
Another noticeable trait of the gemstone Aquamarine is that is seems to increase the "yin", or receptive traits in the person who is holding or wearing it.
www.essences.com /vibration/sep99/aquamarine.html   (814 words)

  
 Lets Talk Gemstones
Aquamarine is almost always found in pegmatites or in the alluvial debris from such sources.
Aquamarine hues range from near colorless to the sea-green of oceans and the bluest of skies.
Aquamarine can be confused with blue topaz, blue tourmaline, sapphire, apatite, euclase, zircon, fluorite, and kyanite; however, simple tests can identify it.
www.attawaygems.com /NMFG/Lets_talk_gemstones_aquamarine.htm   (1272 words)

  
 Reader's Guide for Aquamarine published by Houghton Mifflin Company
Aquamarine seamlessly weaves together three scenarios connected by the emotional ties that bind Jesse to the people in her past, who are also part of her haunted present: her eccentric godmother, her adoring retarded brother, her hard-hearted mother, and the elusive, seductive Australian, Marty Finch.
Aquamarine plays exhilarating variations on the theme of lost love and examines the unlived lives running parallel to the one we have chosen.
Before Aquamarine and Seven Moves were published, she wrote restaurant reviews, articles on a variety of topics (including barbed wire), and young-adult vampire novels.
www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com /readers_guides/anshaw_aquamarine.shtml   (1109 words)

  
 Kidsreads.com - AQUAMARINE by Alice Hoffman
Suddenly the race against time is even more important: it's up to the girls to return Aquamarine to her home in the sea before it's too late.
But Aquamarine is in love, and she won't budge from the pool until her broken heart is mended.
Aquamarine is beautiful, surrounded by moon jellyfish in the pool.
www.kidsreads.com /reviews/0439098637.asp   (319 words)

  
 Aquamarine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Aquamarine is on the run from her father, who has arranged her marriage to a merman she doesn't love.
Likewise, after Aquamarine's father allows her to prove to him that "love exists," she returns to her family and community, realizing that's where she really belongs.
A scary-looking pool maintenance guy proves to be a man of character by rescuing Aquamarine from Cecelia's plot to reveal her mermaid identity.
www.pluggedinonline.com /movies/movies/a0002573.cfm   (1366 words)

  
 Aquamarine Birthstone Products
Aquamarine is mined primarily in Brazil, Nigeria and Zambia.
Aquamarine varies in color from blue-green to a light sky blue, and for generations, those stones containing green are often heat-treated to remove this less desirable color.
Aquamarines were also used to reverse poisoning and to aid in fortune telling.
www.babiesonline.com /birthstones/Aquamarine.asp   (577 words)

  
 ShopNBC.com - 18K WG 18" Aquamarine & Diamond Leaf Dangle Necklace
Beads of aquamarine are even found in ancient Egyptian mummy tombs, used as a tribute to the gods of the netherworld for safe passage.
Aquamarine is thought to possess a number of mystical properties, with powers that allegedly develop best if the stone is immersed in sun-drenched water.
Aquamarine can be worn as a magic charm to ensure good health, to halt fear and to strengthen courage.
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 Aquamarine
The natural color range of Aquamarine is from a light bluish green to light blue.
Most Aquamarine's are heat treated to remove the greenish tint and to enhance their blue color.
Aquamarine's are found in Brazil, Nigeria, Zambia, Madagascar, Ukraine and Pakistan.
www.diamondsngoldjewelrybyspottedpony.com /aquamarine.html   (282 words)

  
 USCCB - (Film and Broadcasting) - Aquamarine
Aquamarine explains how she has three days to evade an arranged marriage by proving to her dad that "real love" is not a myth.
Their task is complicated by Aquamarine only sprouting legs in place of her fish tail during daylight hours.
Its warmly sentimental message aside, "Aquamarine" tends toward the shallow end of the pool with a lightweight script and giggly humor geared to young teens.
www.usccb.org /movies/a/aquamarine.shtml   (693 words)

  
 Aquamarine - Film Reviews - Film - Entertainment - theage.com.au
As Aquamarine, Paxton is rather less exotic than a foreign exchange student: brash yet naive, she functions for the girls as an ideal older sister who, fortunately, needs to be instructed in the ways of the world.
Over the course of a few days, Aquamarine attracts the attention of a cute local lifeguard (Jake McDorman), a clique of scheming older girls get their comeuppance, and everyone learns a valuable life lesson or two.
It's hard to dislike a film in which the lead character wears live starfish earrings trained to whisper incessant compliments in stereo, and talks to her ocean-dwelling father on a "shell phone".
www.theage.com.au /news/film-reviews/aquamarine/2006/09/27/1159337215618.html   (554 words)

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