March birthstone

March's birthstones are aquamarine , coral , bloodstone , and iolite .

Aquamarine is a type of beryl, the same mineral as emerald, and is the name given mainly to blue beryl. It is said that the name comes from the Latin word for "sea water," and there are many legends related to the sea. Since it is often harvested in relatively large crystals, it can also be enjoyed as large loose pieces or jewelry.

Coral is a gemstone that comes from creatures called coral insects that live in the sea. There are various colors such as red, pink, and white, but the most valuable one is a deep red called blood red coral . Blood red coral is also famous for being collected in the waters around Japan.

Bloodstone is a green gemstone with red spots and is a type of jasper.
There are many anecdotes that it has been prized as a mysterious stone in various parts of the world since ancient times, and there is also a legend that it was used as a hemostatic agent. Some have red spots that look like eyeballs.

Iolite refers to the deep blue to violet type of cordierite. It is also known for its strong pleochroism, meaning that its color changes depending on the angle. The aventurine effect, which makes the inclusions inside sparkle when exposed to light, is popular and is commonly called iolite sunstone .

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