Gem of the Sea
Aquamarine, the "gem of the sea", derives its name from "sea water". The reference is obvious: aquamarine sparkles like the sea and its color is pale to medium blue, sometimes with a slight hint of green.
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March.
Aquamarine is mined in Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Pakistan, Mozambique and Brazil.
Aquamarine rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale.
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