Aquamarine

With its serene blue-green color, aquamarine invokes the tranquility of seawater. It forms in prismatic crystals that display a vitreous luster. Aquamarine's pale blue hues come from iron impurities in its composition. It has a hexagonal crystal system.

Aquamarine is the crystal of courage. It soothes fears and enhances self-expression. Aquamarine sharpens the intellect, making it a stone of clear reasoning and quick wit. It promotes objectivity, clarity and insights. Aquamarine also boosts physical and psychic immunity.

In crystal healing, aquamarine calms the nervous system and releases anxiety and stress. It improves eyesight, cools fevers and aids fluid retention problems. Aquamarine also mitigates premenstrual symptoms, vomiting and diarrhea. It balances the thyroid and helps resolve respiratory illnesses.