Aquamarine crystal from Minas Gerais in Brazil. On a sturdy pedestal.

Aquamarine (Latin: aqua marina, "sea water") is a fairly precious gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl. The color is pale green, yellow-green, pale blue, or blue-green. Aquamarine is a common mineral and, like other beryllium-containing minerals, is primarily found in pegmatites. Deposits are found in, among others, Brazil (Minas Gerais), Madagascar, the Urals, Nigeria, Pakistan, Mexico, India, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and the United States. Types of aquamarine: Santa Maria: Quality designation for very good aquamarines. Name of the mine of the same name in Ceará, Brazil.Santa-Maria-Africana: Quality designation for good aquamarines from Mozambique on the market since 1991. The name is derived from the 'Santa-Maria' quality from Ceará, Brazil. Maxixe Aquamarine: Dark blue Aquamarine. The color fades in daylight. Originally from the Maxixe mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Since the 1970s, regularly offered, but apparently enhanced by radiation. The color is not lightfast. In the Middle Ages, statues of the Virgin Mary were adorned with aquamarine. Legend says that the stone belonged to a mermaid and led to love. Warns of injustice when the stone changes color. Some natural healers attribute a number of healing properties to aquamarine, namely strengthening the immune system, combating seasickness and skin allergies, and promoting calmness and relaxation. Astrologers have different views on the zodiac signs associated with Aquamarine, including Aquarius, Libra, Pisces, Aries, and Gemini.