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Bloodstone: A Surprise Birthstone for March
Originally posted on March 29th, 2017 Updated on April 17th, 2020 As a gemologist, I am excited to tell you that there is another birthstone for March. People born in March can enjoy both aquamarine, and an unusual gemstone called bloodstone. Bloodstone is a variety of chalcedony quartz, which is composed of millions of small quartz crystals. The crystals are so tiny that a special microscope is needed just to see the crystal structure. What makes bloodstone unique are the bright red patches all over the dark green surface. The red spots get their color from iron oxide. Bloodstone...
Aquamarine: Crystallized Seawater
Originally posted on March 9th, 2017 Revised on March 26th, 2020 The name for the beloved gemstone, aquamarine, is translated from Latin. aquamarine means "water from the sea," aqua meaning "water" and marina, meaning "the sea." Aquamarine is a variety of the gem species beryl, which is also related to emerald. While emerald acquires its lustrous green from chromium and vanadium, aquamarine obtains its reputable blue hue from traces of iron in its crystal structure. It is standard practice in the gem and jewelry industry to have aquamarine heat-treated to remove any greenish color and reveal a cleaner shade of blue....