What is aquamarine made of?
Aquamarine is a natural gemstone.
Aquamarine is a silicate containing beryllium and aluminum. The color of aquamarine is sky blue to sea blue or blue-green. Its color formation is mainly due to trace ferrous ions (Fe2+), and bright and flawless bright blue to light blue is the best. Beryllite is a beryllium aluminosilicate mineral. Its varieties have different colors, such as light blue (called aquamarine), dark green (called emerald), golden yellow (called golden beryl) and pink (called cesium beryl), which belong to hexagonal system.
How to choose aquamarine?
Look at the color of aquamarine.
Most aquamarine is light blue with a slight green tone, and its color is like the shallow sea in summer, fresh and pleasant. If you don't care about the price, the stronger the aquamarine, the better.
Look at the transparency of aquamarine.
Cleanliness has always been an important factor related to the quality of gems, because only high-purity gems can make bright jewels this year. In terms of crystal, the more transparent sapphire is, the better its color is.
Look at the weight of aquamarine.
The color of aquamarine is not very strong, so if the volume is too small, so you can't judge whether it is good or bad according to the color, then we must be right to choose the one with large particles, bright blue tone and delicate cutting, because on the other hand, it is convenient to observe the purity of the gemstone.
Watch aquamarine cutting
Cutting union will reduce the defects of aquamarine itself, which will make aquamarine have the most fire color and show the beautiful color of aquamarine, so cutting is also a very important factor.
What is the function of aquamarine?
Physiological function of aquamarine
It is said that aquamarine corresponds to the human throat chakra, which can improve the respiratory system, and also contribute to personal expression ability, language ability, understanding, throat health and balance the role of the lymphatic system. Placing aquamarine flat on painful parts such as respiratory tract and tooth inflammation can relieve pain.
Psychological function of Hailanbao
1. Aquamarine helps to stabilize the mood. When you are upset, you can stick aquamarine on your forehead, or gently scrape the back of your head and neck to help your brain purify energy and restore your mind.
2. Aquamarine is also regarded as "the stone of the brave", which symbolizes calmness, courage and wisdom. Therefore, wearing aquamarine for a long time can strengthen confidence and enhance self-confidence.
3. Aquamarine also has the power of hypnosis and suppression of evil and magical medical value. Soaking in aquamarine can cure eye diseases and cough.
How to maintain aquamarine?
Aquamarine should avoid contact with high temperature.
Aquamarine is brittle and easy to fade and burst in high temperature environment. Therefore, aquamarine should be avoided in high temperature environment, even in summer, it should be mainly protected from sun.
Aquamarine avoids acid and alkali.
Acid and alkali are natural enemies of jewelry, and aquamarine leaves are no exception. If aquamarine comes into contact with acid and alkali, its internal structure will be destroyed and its quality will be affected. So always pay attention when wearing it.
Aquamarine needs regular care.
If you want to keep aquamarine shiny at all times, it is very important to clean and maintain it regularly. If necessary, it should be wiped with a soft cloth. At the same time, do not use detergent or cleaning equipment when cleaning, so as not to cause harm to aquamarine.