Aquamarine Stone is a Blue or Cyan variety of Beryl mineral species. Beryl also includes Emerald (Green) & Morganite (Pink). Aquamarine is also called ‘Berooj’ or ‘Beruj’ in Urdu. Aquamarine comes from Latin word ‘Aqua Marinus’, which means ‘Water of the Sea’. The Name refers to its range of ocean-like colors.
Aquamarine is generally mined in Brazil, Madagascar and some parts of America. It is the birthstone for the month of March. People born under the signs of Scorpio can wear it. Blue Aquamarine is also worn as a substitute for Blue Sapphire.
Gem quality Aquamarine shows excellent transparency & Luster. High density of inclusions decreases transparency and hence priced low.