Aquamarine

Mohs Hardness Scale  7.5 - 8

Aquamarine's cool blue hues are reflected in its name, which comes from the latin word for "sea water". This gem grows in huge crystals and are usually high in clarity with little inclusions. Color can range from a greenish blue to deeper intense blue depending on where it originates from.  Like Emerald, Aquamarine is part of the Beryl family. This blue beauty is the March birthstone.