Aquamarine, Treasure of the Sea

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1. Where did the name aquamarine originate from? Greek Spanish Latin Cree

2. This important historical figure was gifted with a 1847 carat aquamarine, who am I talking about? John F. Kennedy Mr. Rogers Princess Diana Eleanor Roosevelt

3. If you were to purchase a piece of jewelry with an aquamarine setting, you would pay more for a "Santa Maria". What is a "Santa Maria"? An aquamarine that is mined in the United States. A man-made aquamarine. An aquamarine mined in Brazil. An aquamarine that is over one hundred years old.

4. In Germany, aquamarines were at one time used in a unusual manner. What were they used for? They were put in the bottom of flower pots to ensure longevity in cut flowers. They were required to place a gem in the sole of their shoes if they were planning on going out at night, so that they would be heard. Citizens would, by law, annually donate a cut gemstone to the church of their choice. Lenses for glasses.

5. What form of mineral is the aquamarine? Silicon Copper Aluminum Beryl

6. What is a nick-name for the aquamarine? Red glass. A woman's best friend. Poor man's diamond. The royal purple.

7. Where is the aquamarine the official gemstone? London, England Colorado, United States British Columbia, Canada Newfoundland, Canada

8. When aquamarine is mined, what shape does it generally grow in? A rough rock that must be chipped out of the earth. It is found in semi-polished chunks on the bottom of old sea beds. In veins that run through the rock. Hexagonal form ( 6 sides)

9. What month is the aquamarine the birthstone for? December April March November

10. In ancient times, how was aquamarine used to protect sailors? Only the Captain would carry a aquamarine, usually loose in his pocket. It is just a myth and they were never used. Ancient sailors would often wear amulets carved from aquamarine, or have this stone as the main setting. Aquamarine would have been embedded in the ship's wooden structure.