Aquamarine 8mm Faceted Large Hole Round - 8-inch Rhutilated The presence of Manganese within

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color

Naturally occurring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red

also known as Rainbow Jasper

and has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period

Aquamarine 8mm Faceted Large Hole Round - 8-inch Rhutilated The presence of Manganese withinAquamarine is a transparent to translucent stone ranging from cerulean blue to light blue in higher grades. In lower grades it can be transparent to opaque and is commonly light blue, green and yellow with white and gray inclusions. The name is the Latin term for water of the sea. Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids, as well as a lucky stone for sailors.