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Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the blue to greenish blue to bluish green variety of beryl (which includes emeralds and the pink variety called morganite).  It is considered to be the symbol of happiness and everlasting youth.  The name aquamarine came from a Latin word meaning "sea water" doe to its color which resembles the blue of the sea.  Aquamarine comes mainly from Brazil, but can also be found in Madagascar.  Aquamarine is commonly heat treated to help eliminate the greenish color; thereby, purifying the blue color.  This treatment is permanent and is considered an improvement for the Aquamarine.



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