#sora Aquamarine #sora Raw Stone This is a raw aquamarine stone. Aquamarine is a variety of beryl, the same mineral family as emerald, and its blue color is caused by the presence of iron. The name comes from the Latin words "aqua" (water) and "marine" (of the sea). It is the birthstone for March and has stone meanings such as "bravery" and "intelligence." It has long been treasured as a talisman for sailors on their voyages. It has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 and can sometimes be found in relatively large crystals. Brazil and Mozambique are known as major producing areas, and the particularly deep blue variety is called "Santa Maria Aquamarine" and is considered to be of high value.