Aquamarine meaning & facts
Aquamarine is a birthstone for March. Aquamarine is linked with calm, courage and clear communication. Sailors once wore it as a charm for safe voyages.
- Birth month
- March
- Colour
- Pale sea blue to blue-green
- Mineral
- Beryl (the same family as emerald)
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7.5–8
- Main sources
- Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria and Pakistan
Aquamarine facts
- Its name comes from the Latin for "water of the sea".
- Aquamarine is a close relative of emerald; both are forms of the mineral beryl.
- Aquamarine crystals can grow very large and are often remarkably clear.
March also has another birthstone: Bloodstone.
Birthstones by month
Frequently asked questions
What does aquamarine mean?
Aquamarine is linked with calm, courage and clear communication. Sailors once wore it as a charm for safe voyages.
What month is aquamarine the birthstone for?
Aquamarine is a birthstone for March. The other March birthstone is Bloodstone.
How hard is aquamarine?
Aquamarine rates 7.5–8 on the Mohs hardness scale, which runs from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
Gemstone meanings are traditional beliefs, shared for interest rather than as proven properties.