Healing with Crystals: Aquamarine

Aquamarine is known as the "stone of courage." It is a variety of the mineral beryl with colors ranging from light blue, to turquoise, to green. It crystallizes in the form of prisms which are sometimes striated vertically. The name aquamarine comes from the Greek meaning, "sea water."

Aquamarine commonly occurs in large, clean crystals but the value of this gemstone is based on its color and clarity. The deeper, more saturated, or more intense the blue part of the stone is, the more valuable the gem is considered.

Some of the finest specimens of this gemstone come from Russia. One of the largest producers of aquamarine in the world is Brazil. Other localities include Sri Lanka, Zambia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Malawi, Tanzania, Madagascar, and the United States.

The largest specimen of gem quality aquamarine ever discovered was in 1910 in Brazil. It was nineteen inches long, sixteen inches wide, and weighed two hundred forty three pounds. It was cut into smaller stones and yielded over two hundred thousand carats.

Metaphysical Properties of Aquamarine

-Aligns the chakras (seven energy centers found along the spinal column in the subtle body) and allows for the connection of the physical body to the spiritual body.

-Helps one to remain centered by aiding in the understanding of one self at a spiritual level.

-Cleanses, harmonizes, and activates the throat chakra providing for interaction that is more distinguished.

-Teaches one to take responsibility for one's own actions

-Useful in triggering the memories of past-life experiences.

-Creates a shield of protection from toxins and pollutants around the environment in which it rests. This effect is so powerful that the changes that occur in air quality are distinctly recognizable.

-When used by one who is already spiritually attuned, this stone enhances the connection one has with the higher-self.

Healing Properties of Aquamarine

-Useful in the treatment of swollen glands.

-Alleviates disorders of the eyes and improves vision.

-Helpful in rectifying sleep disturbances and curing insomnia.

-Improves memory and expands one's sea of knowledge by stimulating the intellect.

-Effective in relieving anxiety, lessening worry, and dispelling fear.

-Helps one to overcome addictions, especially drug dependence.

-In the Middle Ages it was believed that aquamarine would reduce the effect of poison and toxins in the body.

-Valuable in treating ailments of the heart, liver, stomach, mouth, and throat.

-Used in healing of diseases of the bones and joints.

-Helps to maintain the health of the teeth and gums.

The astrological sign for aquamarine is the sun sign for Aries, Pisces, and Gemini. It vibrates to the number one.

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Melody. (1995). Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals. Wheat Ridge, Colorado: Earth-Love Publishing House.